Project Manager Data Platform Optimization and Governance

Role Objective
Drive global data platform optimization programs to align with corporate strategy, maximize cost-efficiency (FinOps), and reduce operational and compliance risk.

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead our Data Platform Optimization and Governance portfolio. This role serves as the operational driver for our platform strategy, managing a complex portfolio of initiatives across commercial licensing, infrastructure rationalization, and technical modernization. The Project Manager will work closely with Data Engineering, Finance, and IT Leadership to ensure that our data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Cloud Infrastructure) are cost-efficient, predictably priced, and compliant with global governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Optimization Program Delivery

• Lead end-to-end execution of the Platform Optimization Portfolio.
• Drive implementation of FinOps recommendations in partnership with engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain the optimization roadmap, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and achieving target financial ROI.

2. Risk Reduction and Platform Governance

• Lead initiatives enforcing “Governance-as-Code,” ensuring adherence to standardized architectural patterns.
• Manage projects that mitigate platform risks, including automated access controls (RBAC), concurrency quotas, and architectural drift reduction.

3. Value Realization and Executive Reporting

• Track actual vs. forecasted financial savings of optimization initiatives.
• Build and present executive-level dashboards communicating project health, risk mitigations, and total value realized.
• Define and monitor SLOs and SLAs related to platform reliability and engineering velocity.

4. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary liaison between Engineering teams, FinOps teams, and Business Units.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies or operational reviews to unblock teams and resolve resource conflicts.
• Promote a culture of engineering accountability by driving transparent communication around platform costs and operational discipline.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Project Management or Program Management experience in Cloud Infrastructure, Data Engineering, or IT Operations.
• Strong technical acumen across cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, SQL Server).
• Experience delivering technical projects using Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies; proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and PPM tools.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into clear business impacts.
• Demonstrated experience implementing ITSM processes or platform governance frameworks.

Preferred / Bonus Skills

• FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or experience managing cloud cost optimization initiatives.
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or ITIL v4.
• Ability to interpret reporting dashboards (PowerBI, Tableau) to independently validate project KPIs.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is 155 600,00 zł - 289 200,00 zł. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.