Technical Program Manager (APM)

About

As the Technical Program Manager (APM), you will be the driving force behind the delivery of a large-scale enterprise data platform. We are requiring a deep understanding of the P&C insurance domain and cutting-edge cloud data technologies. You will lead cross-functional teams to execute a fixed-bid data strategy project, ensuring alignment between complex technical architecture and strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Delivery: Lead the technical execution of the enterprise data platform using Agile (Scrum) methodologies, managing the project lifecycle from inception to completion.
• Technical Oversight: Supervise the implementation of complex data pipelines, moving data from source systems through Abstract, Validation, and Data Store layers.
• Strategy & Alignment: Ensure technical execution remains strictly aligned with the broader data strategy and client business objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of communication for senior leadership; participate in Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and executive status updates.
• Governance & Quality: Enforce data architecture standards, security policies, and governance. Drive best practices for data lineage, observability, and quality.
• Program Health: Manage RAG status reporting, risks, and issues. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including delivery velocity and quality metrics.
• Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Domain Expertise: 12–15+ years of experience in IT delivery and program management, with a mandatory background in P&C Insurance (Policy and Claims lifecycle) and Reinsurance.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven success delivering Snowflake or similar cloud data platforms, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses.
• Data Frameworks: Strong understanding of ETL/ELT ingestion frameworks and data modeling.
• Certifications: Cloud certifications (specifically Azure) and data-related certifications (specifically Snowflake) are highly preferred.
• Emerging Tech: Exposure to GenAI use cases within the insurance industry.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, risk management, and the ability to manage interdependencies across multiple technical workstreams.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information technology, Computer Science or related field.