Delivery Manager Atlanta, GA

Delivery Manager Atlanta, GA

Job Type: Contract

Compensation: $75 - 85 Hourly

Description

.client that is seeking a Delivery Manager in Atlanta, GA. Key Responsibilities: Data Engineering:

Demonstrate deep knowledge of data platforms, ETL/ELT frameworks, and analytics solutions

Partner with business stakeholders to translate reporting and compliance requirements into technical solutions

Oversee the delivery of scalable, metadata-driven data pipelines

Apply test-driven development and CI/CD practices to data solutions

Ensure auditability, compliance, and transparency in reporting

Drive adoption of modern engineering practices (e.g., automated testing, CI/CD for data pipelines)

Project Management:

Manage complex data engineering and analytics projects to successful completion

Define scope, objectives, milestones, and resource allocation aligned with business priorities

Track progress using agile/hybrid methodologies with clear stakeholder communication

Proactively mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and ensure successful outcomes

Change Management:

Implement structured change control processes to ensure stability and adoption

Maintain documentation of changes, approvals, and rollback plans

Communicate change impacts across business and IT stakeholders

Champion adoption of new tools, processes, and frameworks

Release Management:

Oversee release planning, deployment, and compliance for data solutions

Own release calendar and coordinate deployment activities

Implement automated release pipelines with regression testing

Ensure compliance with audit, security, and governance standards

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

Drive efficiency and innovation in data engineering and analytics delivery

Identify opportunities to automate manual processes

Benchmark against industry best practices and introduce improvements

Promote a culture of learning and innovation

Requirements

Experience building data pipeline with inbuilt Data Quality rules using tools like dbt

Strong expertise in Data Warehousing, SQL, ETL/ELT frameworks, Python, and cloud data platforms (Azure, Snowflake)

Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA or other ERP systems

Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Git)

Management Skills:

Experience with Agile delivery frameworks and ITIL-based change/release processes

Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills