ANALYTICS PROJECT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

-Managing a portfolio of software delivery work is straightforward until scope shifts, sprint goals slip, and stakeholder expectations diverge. The Analytics Project Manager holds the delivery structure together - owning backlog health, sprint cadence, and cross-functional accountability across product and engineering teams. A working command of PMBOK standards alongside Agile methodology is the baseline. This role sits at a level where product strategy and engineering execution must remain in alignment, and the person in it answers directly for whether they do.

As the Analytics Project Manager, you own the planning, tracking, and delivery of software engineering initiatives across product and engineering stakeholders, translating business priorities into sprint-ready work that teams can execute on schedule. You operate within a technology organization where you report progress to multiple leadership levels, coordinate capacity across concurrent Scrum teams, and maintain the documentation and reporting that keeps delivery accountable.

Career Impact: Experience leading multiple concurrent Scrum teams under PMBOK standards is one of the most direct paths to a Senior Program Manager or Delivery Director role in the software industry.

Business Impact: The Analytics Project Manager owns the gap between what product leadership commits to and what engineering actually ships, making on-time delivery a direct function of this person's day-to-day execution.

Growth Opportunity: Managing delivery across both Agile and data analysis workstreams builds a rare combination of project governance and business intelligence depth that expands your value into product operations and portfolio management.

• Lead cross-functional delivery teams to ship software products on time and within approved budget.
• Own backlog health by partnering with Product Owners and Tech Leads to keep work items current and prioritized.
• Manage team capacity and resource availability to maintain sustainable sprint velocity.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks before they affect release timelines or scope commitments.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
• Communicate project and portfolio status to stakeholders across multiple leadership levels, including delivery health metrics.
• Conduct data analysis and schedule modeling to support delivery planning and budget reporting.
• Coordinate with product management to align strategic initiative sequencing with engineering readiness.

• Bachelor's degree in a technology, business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4 or more years of project management experience delivering software engineering or IT systems solutions, with demonstrated ownership of full delivery cycles.
• Proven ability to lead more than one Scrum team concurrently within an Agile or hybrid delivery environment.
• Working knowledge of PMBOK project management standards applied to software delivery contexts.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, timelines, and scope, with the ability to escalate and resolve deviations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present delivery status clearly to both technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to perform operational data analysis and model project schedules to support delivery forecasting.

• PMP or CSM certification, demonstrating formal project management or Scrum methodology training.
• 2 or more years of direct experience in operations analysis, data analysis, or business intelligence in a technology environment.
• Experience working in or alongside Big Four consulting delivery structures, or equivalent enterprise software deployment contexts.
• Familiarity with Agile scaling frameworks applied across multiple product teams in a single delivery portfolio.

• Sprint goal completion rate, measuring the percentage of committed items delivered per sprint across managed teams.
• Schedule variance in days, tracking deviation between planned and actual delivery milestones for each active project.
• Budget adherence rate, reflecting how consistently projects close within their approved financial scope.
• Backlog health score, measured by percentage of items estimated, prioritized, and ready for the next sprint cycle.
• Risk resolution time in days, measuring how quickly identified risks are mitigated or escalated to closure.
• Typical tools: Project management platforms (commonly Asana or equivalents); work tracking and collaboration (commonly JIRA and Confluence).

• Base Salary Range: $95,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus typically ranging from 8% to 12% of base salary.
• Equity: Stock options or RSUs common at growth-stage and public technology companies.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, typically employer-subsidized.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days per year, plus public holidays and sick leave.
• Common Perks: Remote or hybrid flexibility, professional development budget, and home office stipend.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background checks, including verification of employment history and education, are a standard condition of employment for this role. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process may request one at any time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Analytics Project Manager leads backlog management and sprint planning for the Audiio product and engineering team, ensuring architectural roadmap items are integrated into product development. Working closely with engineering technical leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, this role delivers consistent project progress and enables the team to ship features that meet validated user requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize product feature backlog and development for the product.
• Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of user stories.
• Work closely with engineering technical leadership to ensure architectural roadmap items are woven into the product backlog.
• Communicate the opportunity and problem being solved, the business value, and rationale behind product decisions.
• Provide consistent project updates to stakeholders about progress and identify risks of missed deadlines.
• Organize and lead standard Scrum meetings including backlog refinement and sprint review meetings.
• Write user stories for new features and existing feature enhancements in collaboration with the tech team.
• Mitigate impediments impacting successful team completion of release and sprint goals.
• Analyze and investigate product complaints or reported quality issues.
• Conduct product testing on new development and validate whether user stories meet requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3+ years of experience in product management within an Agile Software Development environment.
• Experience leading Scrum meetings and sprint reviews.
• Proficiency in Asana or similar project management software.
• Strong organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to accommodate changing priorities and manage expectations in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Proficiency in G Suite and Dropbox.

Embedded within stakeholder teams and management, the Analytics Project Manager owns project delivery from inception to completion, overseeing budgets, timelines, and scope for high-profile customer engagements. Working closely with cross-functional teams, this role ensures the customer's expectations are met while keeping all stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and scope changes.

Core Functions

• Acts as the point of contact for issues regarding the project.
• Lead the project team and hold the team accountable to timelines, budget, deliverables, and scope.
• Manage project documentation and reporting.
• Communicate potential delays and estimated delivery dates to all stakeholders.
• Work onsite with customers as needed to ensure the project meets expectations.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, timelines, and project scope to ensure goal attainment.
• Research and manage the proper budget for a given project and speak to each budgeted expense.
• Stay in constant contact with the customer to communicate progress on a consistent basis.
• Consult with stakeholders when project execution does not fall within budget, timeline, or scope.
• Work closely with stakeholder teams and management as an ambassador and advocate on behalf of the customer.

Qualifications and Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience required.
• Customer-facing experience required.
• Familiarity with the software or technology field strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the Big Four strongly preferred.
• Experience working in an Agile environment preferred.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and maintain reliable remote internet access.

Reporting to the Total Rewards Team, the Analytics Project Manager shapes the execution of Compensation and People Analytics programs, coordinating day-to-day leadership of initiatives and operational activities across HR and analytics functions. Partnering with HRIS, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders, this role advances program efficiency and ensures workforce planning tools and data systems support organizational strategy.

Primary Duties

• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of Compensation and People Analytics initiatives and operational activities.
• Lead and collaborate on the implementation, communication, and administration of Compensation and People Analytics programs and projects.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of programs and processes to identify and drive efficiencies.
• Partner with HRIS, IT, and other partners to audit and update Compensation and HR-related information.
• Manage and leverage tools that aid in data gathering, reporting, presentations, and analytics.
• Provide enterprise Compensation and People Analytics system, data, and program support, including workforce and salary planning tools.
• Develop and execute project plans for key initiatives to ensure successful execution and stakeholder engagement.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to advise on the best courses of action.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing complex HR or analytics programs and projects.
• In-depth understanding of and demonstrated experience with project management methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite and similar software and applications.
• Proficiency in SuccessFactors, Payfactors, and Tableau.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for a range of audiences.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong judgment in dealing with complex, sensitive, and confidential information.

Sitting at the intersection of finance process design and global technology rollout, the Analytics Project Manager leads workstream delivery as part of a Finance Transformation program, overseeing JDE Manufacturing implementation across international markets. Operating across finance and non-finance stakeholder groups in a multinational environment, this role builds the cross-functional alignment needed to deliver standardized, automated finance processes at scale.

Duties

• Work closely with IT counterparts on the JDE Manufacturing roll-out across global markets.
• Serve as Workstream Lead for key workstreams as part of the Finance Transformation program.
• Detail workstream scope, deliverables, and the plan for assigned initiatives.
• Coordinate initiatives and plans within the workstream and maintain contact with initiative owners regarding status, progress, and risks.
• Contribute to the definition and implementation of common group finance processes based on automation, standardization, and digital principles.
• Ensure documentation and training to the organization before go-live of any new initiative.
• Lead projects from initiation to post-rollout, supporting local teams within the post go-live period.
• Build and manage relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business.

Experience and Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar field.
• 8-10 years of experience working with financial processes in a multinational company.
• Proven track record as a finance professional in Accounting and Reporting, Controlling, and Internal Controls.
• Experience with Finance systems implementation preferred.
• Strong digital mindset and excellent understanding of best-in-class finance processes.
• Project and change management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to influence others.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a diverse, intercultural environment.
• Available for global travel and able to adapt to different cultures.
• English proficiency required.

A key member of the technology delivery organization, the Analytics Project Manager leads cross-functional teams to ship software engineering and IT projects on time and within budget using Agile methodologies and PMBOK standards. Collaborating across Product Management, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Tech Leads, this role builds the portfolio visibility and backlog discipline that support sustainable delivery at scale.

Functions

• Lead cross-functional teams on the delivery of products on time, within budget, and of quality.
• Manage software engineering and IT projects from initiation through delivery using Agile methodologies and PMBOK standards.
• Partner with Product Management and Product Owners in prioritizing strategic initiatives.
• Manage team capacity and resource availability.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies.
• Communicate project and portfolio health to multiple levels of leadership.
• Perform data analysis and modeling using MS Excel.
• Collaborate with the Delivery Manager to develop project schedules and measure metrics for budget, schedule, quality, and team health.
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Tech Leads to keep backlogs populated.

Professional Experience

• PMP and CSM certifications preferred.
• 4+ years of experience delivering technology products and services.
• 5+ years of titled project management experience delivering systems solutions and business requirements to information systems.
• 2+ years of direct experience in operations analysis, data analysis, or business intelligence.
• Thorough understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.
• Proficiency in Atlassian Tools including JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with MS Project and MS Office.
• Clear communicator both face-to-face and in writing with strong time management and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading more than one Scrum team concurrently.

Successful delivery of complex architectural projects from design through construction depends on the Analytics Project Manager, who sets project timelines, leads communication with design consultants and contractors, and guides project staff through each milestone. Based within an architectural office environment, this role ensures that construction drawing continuity, jurisdictional standards, and owner objectives are preserved across all project phases.

Technical Responsibilities

• Review and research construction systems and details with manufacturers and industry resources to evaluate appropriate use for project conditions.
• Guide and mentor project staff on research, project sequence, and design and construction methods.
• Monitor and communicate with the project design engineering team and owner to preserve design objectives and project schedule milestones.
• Lead and maintain communication and relationships with design consultants, general contractor, principal architect, and client from design through construction phases.
• Set project timelines and facilitate progress of architectural staff and design engineers in project milestones.
• Prepare and assist in drawing revisions to communicate construction drawing continuity.
• Incorporate jurisdictional planning and land use standards into project design.

Background and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of architectural office experience.
• Architectural and Interior Design education or background.
• Knowledge of construction administration and protocols, construction systems and materials, and architect and contractor responsibilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT 2016 or newer.
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and SketchUp.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Excellent people and time management skills with the ability to manage 2-3 projects and design teams through progressive phases.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to anticipate design and construction challenges.

As the Analytics Project Manager at UChicago Medicine's Performance Assessment and Excellence department, this role delivers full project management life cycle oversight for data analytics initiatives of low to moderate complexity. Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Data Analytics Project Manager in the Performance Assessment and Excellence department. The department relies on this work to maintain portfolio visibility, ensure vendor accountability, and build project management capability across clinical and non-clinical teams.

Accountabilities

• Identify and manage all components of the project initiation phase including problem identification, risk assessment, scope definition, and project kick-off.
• Manage all components of the execution phase including solution design, implementation, testing, and training.
• Manage all components of the project closure phase including production turnover, lessons learned, and overall close-out.
• Manage all project risks, action items, status reporting, scope and schedule, meeting facilitation, vendor engagement, and change management.
• Communicate decisions, plans, goals, and strategies clearly to diverse audiences ensuring information is credible and easily understood.
• Maintain and utilize portfolio management tools to track, manage, and report on projects.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical departments to achieve project objectives and build valued stakeholder relationships.
• Coach and mentor others on project management skills to build self-sufficiency.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or healthcare field.
• PMI certification preferred.
• 3-8+ years of project management experience in a technology environment.
• Healthcare industry or consulting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multiple healthcare systems, technologies, and platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with multiple project management methodologies including Waterfall, Kanban, and Agile.
• Data governance knowledge and proven data literacy.
• Proficiency in Visio, MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at leadership levels and manage vendor contracting processes.

Analytics Project Manager delivers structured team processes and leading-edge analytic reporting across the data function, supporting the Head of Data with prioritization and tracking of multiple concurrent analytics projects. The work directly supports the organization's ability to communicate complex data through simple, intuitive visualizations that maintain brand standards and drive informed decision-making.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and manage team processes from requirements definition through to delivery and sign-off.
• Support the Head of Data with prioritization, delegation, and tracking of delivery against agreed timeframes across the team.
• Manage stakeholder communication to ensure priorities and delivery deadlines are openly shared.
• Champion the usage of visualization design standards and best practice across the team's outputs while maintaining company brand.
• Design, develop, and implement leading-edge analytic reporting, taking complex problems and building simple, intuitive visualizations that highlight areas of focus and tell a story through data.

Minimum Qualifications

• More than 5 years of demonstrated experience creating and implementing professional business visualizations and facilitating delivery of multiple analytics projects simultaneously.
• Comprehensive understanding of SQL querying language.
• Proficiency in Tableau with robust and demonstrated experience.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively and experience organizing team workload.
• Creative, change-oriented, and self-motivated with a proven record of delivering exceptional and intuitive visualizations.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mentality, confident in presenting findings, and comfortable challenging the status quo.