Sr Data Success Manager

Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker – always asking, “What if?” 

If so, then you may be the new team member we’re looking for. Because at SAS, your curiosity matters – whether you’re developing algorithms, creating customer experiences or answering critical questions. Curiosity is our code, and the opportunities here are endless. 

What we do  

We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. Our curiosity fuels innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and changing the way we live. 

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a Sr Data Success Manager to manage our data and analytic work intake and prioritization process. Our projects range from supporting our ongoing Data DevOps Sprints, to department wide initiatives, to cross departmental and divisional initiatives. You will be responsible for all aspects of work intake in an Agile environment: monitoring the project from initiation through delivery while ensuring proper consistency with SAS’ overall strategy, commitments, and goals. You must be an articulate, influential, and decisive leader that is passionate about data.  Interacting with various lines of business and at all levels within SAS will be required.

You will:

• Manage the backlog of D&A data product requests. Negotiate priorities and expectations with internal business customers.
• Manage deadline-driven, team-oriented projects, along with agreed scope and customer expectations.
• Responsible for attainment of overall project requirements and goals.
• Establish a project plan based on requirements and scope in consultation with stakeholders and project team members.
• Initiate and track project delivery including updates to Project/Portfolio Management systems, plans, schedules, and status reports.
• Communicate project status to business stakeholders and department management. Provide presentations on projects (e.g., kick-off, scope, deliverables, and schedule) as requested.
• Use data to prepare reports to track progress and dependencies, and when needed, assess risks and implement risk mitigation strategies, keeping in mind project objectives and success criteria.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners (e.g., peers, functional partners, cross-sector partners, matrixed partners, external vendors, etc.) to meet mutual goals and objectives.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience as a developer, data engineer, or business analyst.
• 3+ years of project and/or program management experience with data, analytics, or IT system implementations.
• Proven track record of leading teams and gaining consensus.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

The Nice to haves

• Agile certification, such as PMI-Agile Certified Professional (ACP), Agile Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Safe Scrum Master
• Experience with Service Now, Jira and Confluence.
• Project Management Certification from PMI.

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems; self-starting; strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Generally accepted project management tool set (i.e., MS Office Suite).

Why SAS

• We love living the #SASlife and believe that happy, healthy people have a passion for life, and bring that energy to work. No matter what your specialty or where you are in the world, your unique contributions will make a difference. 
• Our multi-dimensional culture blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Here, it isn’t about fitting into our culture, it’s about adding to it - and we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring.

Additional Information:

SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Also view the supplement EEO is the Law, and the Pay Transparency notice.

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.

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