Data Program Manager - Remote

Hello There,

My name is Himanshu Sharma
, and I serve as the Recruitment Lead at Kanak-IT INC. I am reaching out to share an excellent career opportunity for the role of Data Program Manager with our esteemed client. If you are interested then please share your updated resume.

• We are seeking an experienced Data Program Manager to lead the Helix initiative - a strategic enterprise program to build a unified, GxP-validated data platform.
• This platform will ingest data from enterprise systems such as SAP and serve as the foundational data source for internal and client-facing applications including MySupply.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong enterprise data program leadership experience, deep stakeholder management expertise, and proven success delivering complex, cross-functional data initiatives in regulated (GxP) environments.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise data platform programs from strategy through execution and operationalization.
• Define program vision, roadmap, milestones, KPIs, and success metrics aligned to business objectives.
• Drive alignment between business priorities and technical execution.

• Partner with Data Engineering, Architecture, Analytics, IT, Security, Compliance, and Business stakeholders.
• Manage interdependencies across multiple projects, work streams, and teams.
• Coordinate and oversee multiple project managers supporting various program tracks.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Implement risk mitigation and dependency management strategies.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics to ensure value realization.

• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, compliance, and regulatory standards, especially within biosciences / GxP environments.
• Manage change controls and ensure GxP validation documentation and processes are followed.
• Support audits and compliance reviews where required.

• Facilitate executive steering committees.
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable program updates to senior leadership.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-focused insights.

• Support vendor evaluation, selection, and management.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking.

• Champion best practices in Agile, SAFe, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement across program execution practices.
• Lead change management initiatives to support organizational adoption.

• 10 15+ years of overall experience, with:
• At least 7 10 years in program/project management
• Minimum 5+ years leading enterprise data or analytics platform programs
• 5+ years of proven experience delivering large-scale data transformation initiatives.
• 5+ years of strong experience working in regulated environments (GxP experience highly preferred).
• Demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent work streams and project managers.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as SAP and modern data platforms (cloud-based platforms preferred).
• Strong knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security standards.

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Executive-level stakeholder management and communication
• Strong leadership and team facilitation capabilities
• Risk and dependency management expertise
• Financial planning and budget oversight
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
  
  Ability to translate technical concepts into business language
• Organizational change management and influence
• Agile, SAFe, and hybrid delivery methodology expertise

• PMP, PgMP, SAFe Agilist, or similar certification
• Experience in biosciences, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience delivering GxP-validated systems
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Kanak IT is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to citizenship, immigration status, race, gender, disability, or any other protected category.