[Hiring] Technical Project Manager @Muttdata

Role Description

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on, and business-oriented Technical Project Manager to join our team. We're seeking someone with strong leadership and communication skills, well-versed in project management methodologies, and with a solid understanding of technical concepts across modern cloud data stacks. Adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure are key to success in this role.

This role will own cloud data engagements end to end from planning to execution — ensuring proposed plans are built and delivered on time, on budget, and within scope, while leading cross-functional teams of data engineers, data scientists, and other technical professionals.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end project planning & delivery – Define scope, objectives, and project plans with stakeholders, ensuring adherence to timeline, budget, and resources.
• Team leadership – Assemble and lead cross-functional teams (data engineers, data scientists, etc.), assigning clear roles and tasks.
• Tracking & reporting – Monitor progress, proactively catch deviations, and implement tracking/reporting mechanisms for stakeholders.
• Risk management & governance – Establish governance structures, identify risks, and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Quality & continuous improvement – Maintain project documentation, promote best practices, and stay current with cloud computing trends.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of IT experience managing delivery and interfacing with key project stakeholders.
• At least 2 years of experience managing cloud data engagements such as data migration, data lake/data warehouse builds, data engineering, or data science projects.
• Hands-on experience with modern cloud data stacks (e.g., Databricks, Spark, Python, AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Hands-on knowledge of PM tools and techniques (Jira, Trello, Zoho Projects, Redmine, or similar).
• Experience implementing and managing Agile engineering project best practices.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and/or change management.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Databricks-based cloud data engagements specifically.
• Experience working with financial services or other regulated industry clients.
• Background in consulting environments or managing multiple concurrent clients.
• Knowledge of AI/ML data ecosystems.
• Experience mentoring technical teams or leading technical initiatives.

Benefits

• Remote-first culture – work from anywhere!
• AWS, DBT, Google Cloud, Azure & Databricks certifications fully covered.
• In-Company English Lessons.
• Birthday off + an extra vacation week (Mutt Week!).
• Referral bonuses – help us grow the team & get rewarded!
• Monthly credits to spend in our benefits marketplace.
• Annual Mutters' Trip – an unforgettable getaway with the team!