Job Description
Technical Project Manager, Data Initiatives (Ops)
Hybrid (2-3 days in office) based in Los Angeles or Chicago
Hours: typically 9-5
THE OPPORTUNITY | Overview of Scope
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our Data Solutions team, with a strong focus on executive-facing delivery and strategic data initiatives. This role is designed for someone who can step in quickly, operate independently, and bring clarity to complex, cross-functional data programs.
You will support data initiatives spanning reporting, governance, and platform modernization, while translating complex work into concise, decision-ready updates for senior leadership. The role blends strong project management fundamentals and with product-oriented practices such as backlog management, prioritization, and value delivery.
This role is especially critical for data platform modernization and data warehouse decommissioning efforts, where sequencing, risk articulation, and executive alignment are essential. The role will also support initiatives involving MDM and investment data platforms, where understanding how gold-source data supports downstream reporting and decision-making is key.
The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, comfortable in ambiguity, and trusted to “fly above the noise” while staying grounded in execution. CST/EST time zone alignment preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL DO | Work Activities and Responsibilities
Support delivery of data initiatives, ensuring milestones, risks, and dependencies are clearly tracked and communicated
Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, document processes, and ensure solutions meet business needs
Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, business, risk, compliance, and operations teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery
Support adoption and change management through clear documentation and communications
Produce clear, concise executive updates highlighting progress, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions
Learn and document key aspects of Oaktree’s data environment, with an emphasis on governance, data definitions, reporting practices and asset management related data flow
Support data foundation efforts such as cloud migration, data modeling, data dictionaries, reporting frameworks, and data warehouse decommissioning
Contribute to initiatives involving master data management (MDM) and investment data platforms, ensuring outputs are clearly understood and accurately represented in executive communications
Job Responsibilities
HOW YOU WORK | Key Personal Attributes and Competencies
Proven ability to work independently, collaborate, and drive results and accountability across teams and in an ambiguous environment
Fast and responsive, deadline driven
Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
Detail oriented with excellent follow-through skills
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work and deliverables
Influential, focused, and versatile team player comfortable under pressure
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Job Type | Contractor |
| Salary | $70–$80 Per Hour |
| Website | https://www.bluestonesg.com |
Qualifications
MUST HAVES | Technical or Industry Experience Required
7+ years of experience in project, program, or delivery leadership roles within data, technology, or financial services environments, preferably in financial services or data-driven environments
Exceptional executive communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write clear, concise decks and summaries for C-suite audiences
Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models, with the judgment to apply the right approach based on context
Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally in complex environments
Strong proficiency in Jira, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
NICE TO HAVES | Technical or Industry Experience Preferred
Exposure to master data management (MDM) concepts and platforms
Semarchy experience preferred
Experience with data warehouse migration or decommissioning initiatives
Familiarity with reporting or analytics tools such as PowerBI, SQL, or Snowflake
Exposure to private equity, asset management, fund accounting, or portfolio data
Experience supporting data foundation initiatives (such as cloud migration, conceptual data models, data dictionaries, or reporting frameworks)
Write and manage Jira stories and backlogs; support sprint planning and Agile ceremonies
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration
PMP, Agile/Scrum, Six Sigma, or similar certification preferred
Skills
- Project/Program Management
- Data Management
- Data Migration
- Master Data Management (MDM)
Skills
- Asset Managementunmatched
- Backlog Prioritizationunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Migrationunmatched
- Data Modelingunmatched
- Data Warehousingunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Document Change Managementunmatched
- Functional Programming Languagesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Master Data Management (MDM)unmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Riskunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
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