Program Manager

Job#: 3036035

Job Description:

Apex Systems is hiring a Program Manager, Global Data Projects

Location: 100% remote (EST or CST)

Duration: Long term contract, potential for extensions and perm conversion

Rate: $80-100/hr W2

Our client is undertaking a major, multi‑year transformation of their global data ecosystem - and we're looking for a Program Manager/Delivery Lead to help drive one of the most critical initiatives in the roadmap: migrating all enterprise data from legacy platforms to modern Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks. If you excel at orchestrating complex delivery in global environments, thrive in cross‑functional settings, and bring strong data‑platform program experience, this role will put you at the center of one of the most impactful transformations in our company.

What You'll Own

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of assigned workstreams within a multi‑year global data‑platform migration.
• Translate program objectives into actionable delivery plans, milestones, and dependencies.
• Drive day‑to‑day execution, ensuring teams stay focused, unblocked, and aligned across global time zones.
• Oversee delivery activities across Azure Data Services, Snowflake, Databricks, data pipelines, models, integrations, and BI consumption layers.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, governance, and platform teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Facilitate cross‑team working sessions and decision‑making forums to maintain momentum and clarity.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Ensure adherence to governance, privacy, and security requirements while maintaining documentation and compliance artifacts.
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes, communication, and collaboration.

Required Experience

• 8+ years leading delivery of data or technology initiatives in large, complex, global organizations.
• Proven ability to build and drive plans to completion using the right methodologies and tools.
• Experience delivering data migrations using Azure, Snowflake, and/or Databricks.
• Strong understanding of data‑migration strategies and enterprise data architectures.
• Experience coordinating global, multi-region teams and navigating matrixed environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficiency with enterprise delivery tools (Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, ServiceNow).

What Success Looks Like

• On‑time, high‑quality delivery of assigned migration workstreams.
• Strong alignment and trust built across global teams and stakeholders.
• Predictable, transparent execution that supports Circle K's enterprise data‑transformation goals.

Nice to Have

• Experience in global retail, e‑commerce, or consumer goods.
• Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, Scrum Master.
• Experience with large‑scale data migrations or cloud‑modernization programs.
• Familiarity with data mesh, federated governance, or modern data‑product operating models.
• Ability to lead through complexity, influence across domains, and operate effectively across global time zones.

Why This Role Matters

This position is central to delivering a two‑year migration roadmap and shaping the future of our clients global data platform. You'll play a pivotal role in enabling modern data capabilities across the business and ensuring our teams can leverage high‑quality, governed, scalable data for years to come.

If you're energized by large‑scale transformation and want to make a measurable impact on a global organization, we'd love to connect. Apply here or email a copy of your resume to Emily Pentico at [email protected] (epentico @ apexsystems.com)

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 27, 2026

Pay Range:

$80 - $100 per hour

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