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As a Principal Data Program Manager, you will own the orchestration, evolution, and execution of the company's multi-year data strategy and roadmap across a newly integrated and complex data ecosystem.

You will partner closely with Data Architecture, Engineering, Product, and executive stakeholders to translate strategic data priorities into actionable, and measurable programs. This role sits at the center of strategy, execution, and stakeholder alignment assuring that our data investments deliver business value at scale.

You will operate at the intersection of vision, planning, and delivery. Driving alignment across a federated organization while managing the realities of legacy systems, ongoing integration, and evolving priorities.

A successful Senior Data Program Leader will:
  • Own the data strategy execution and roadmap
  • Translate data strategy into a prioritized, multi-year roadmap spanning platforms, data products, governance, and analytics capabilities
  • Continuously evolve the roadmap based on business priorities, integration milestones, and technology changes
  • Establish clear value realization frameworks, milestones, and success metrics

Drive program orchestration across a complex ecosystem
  • Lead cross-functional data programs spanning multiple teams (Data Engineering, Architecture, Product, Business units)
  • Coordinate dependencies across Sales Solutions platforms, data domains, and initiatives

Engage and influence senior stakeholders
  • Partner with senior business and technology leaders to align on priorities, sequencing, and tradeoffs
  • Drive executive-level communication, including roadmap reviews, program updates, and decision forums
  • Act as a trusted advisor, helping stakeholders understand investment needs, risks, and expected outcomes

Support funding, business cases, and value articulation
  • Develop and socialize business cases to secure funding for data initiatives
  • Clearly articulate ROI, cost drivers, and value realization tied to data investments
  • Partner with Finance and leadership to align funding with strategic priorities

Enable delivery excellence
  • Ensure programs are structured for successful execution, including scope clarity, resource alignment, and risk management
  • Identify and remove blockers across organizational and technical boundaries
  • Drive accountability for outcomes while supporting teams operating in agile delivery models

Champion data literacy and organizational alignment
  • Help translate data strategy into language that resonates across business and technical stakeholders
  • Promote alignment around data as a strategic asset and enabler of growth
  • Support change management efforts tied to data initiatives

Who You Are

Strategic program leader with data domain expertise
  • 10+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs in data, analytics, or technology transformation environments
  • Proven track record of delivering multi-year roadmaps and enterprise programs with measurable business impact

Strong executive presence and influence
  • Experience working directly with senior leadership to shape strategy and drive alignment
  • Exceptional communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to navigate complex, matrixed organizations and build consensus

Deep understanding of data ecosystems
  • Familiarity with modern data architecture, platforms, and concepts (e.g., data products, data governance, data platforms, lakehouse/medallion patterns)
  • Ability to engage meaningfully with architects and engineers without being hands-on

Program and portfolio management expertise
  • Strong experience in program structuring, dependency management, and risk mitigation
  • Experience balancing strategic planning with agile execution models
  • Skilled in defining KPIs, OKRs, and value realization frameworks
  • Experience developing business cases, and aligning investments to outcomes
  • Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and ROI modeling for technology initiatives
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity, especially in post-merger or transformation contexts

Industry experience (preferred)
  • Automotive, mobility, or similarly data-intensive industries preferred

Right to work requirements: This position is open to applicants who are currently authorized to work in the United States and will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):
  • Mobility Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $108,388 to $160,151. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role.
  • In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.
  • This role is eligible to receive additional company benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, visit link: https://mobilityglobalbenefits.com/ourbenefits

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of Mobility to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Mobility will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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