Top 8 Data project manager Jobs in Des Moines, Ia

Data Modernization Program Manager( Hybrid)
Cognizant —West Des Moines, IA
- $90,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend —Waukee, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Construction Management
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Technical Delivery Lead - Data & Agentic Transformation, Google Cloud
Accenture —Des Moines, IA
- $87,400 - $266,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- SQL
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend —Waukee, IA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
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Data Center Commissioning Project Manager
CAI —Des Moines, IA
- $128,300 - $150,800 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Project Civil Engineer - Data Center
Olsson —West Des Moines, IA
- $103,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Wellness program
- Health insurance

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Data Modernization Program Manager( Hybrid)

Cognizant -
West Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $160,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Roadmap creation (System development task)
Committee work
Systems integration
Managerial strategic planning
Strategic management
Databricks
Data Integration (Data management)
Data lake
IT transformation
5 years
Implementing cloud migration projects
Prioritizing technology investments (IT roadmap design and development)
IT budget management
Scalable systems
Incident Escalation
IT experience within insurance industry
Pattern recognition
Schedule management
Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
Vendor performance evaluation
Budget planning
Vendor performance improvement
Project delivery management
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Scalability
Vendor contract management
Scope management
Request for proposal
PgMP

Full Job Description

Role Summary –
We are seeking a seasoned Program manager to lead a large-scale enterprise Data Modernization Program. This role will serve as the strategic center for transforming Insurance’s data landscape from legacy systems and siloed data stores to a modern, cloud-native, scalable data platform built on medallion architecture principles. The Program Manager will bring deep, hands-on experience delivering complex data transformation programs in regulated financial services or insurance environments. Beyond program execution, this leader will actively shape how the organization thinks about data sharing thought leadership with executives, guiding architecture decisions, resolving ambiguity from prior experience across business, technology, and vendor communities.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Strategic Direction
Own end-to-end accountability for the Data Modernization Program: scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality across all workstreams.
Define and communicate a clear program vision and roadmap, translating business strategy into executable data transformation plans.
Serve as the primary escalation point for program-level issues, applying pattern recognition from prior modernization programs to rapidly resolve blockers.
Establish program governance structures including steering committees, operating rhythms, decision frameworks, and RACI models.
Thought Leadership & Architecture Guidance
Proactively share insights and lessons learned from prior data modernization programs to educate stakeholders, pre-empt common failure modes, and accelerate decision-making.
Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO and business leadership on data strategy, platform selection, and modernization sequencing.
Medallion Architecture Implementation
Partner with data engineering leads to enforce standards for data contracts, schema versioning, partition strategies, and metadata management across all layers.
Vendor & Partner Management
Lead RFP processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations for cloud platforms, data integration tools, and systems integrators.
Evaluate vendor roadmaps against customers Insurance’s long-term data strategy and provide recommendations on build vs. buy vs. partner decisions.
Drive effective governance of third-party delivery teams embedded within the program, ensuring alignment with internal standards and culture.
Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment
Partner with Change Management and Communications to ensure organizational readiness, training, and adoption of modernized data capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Data modernization projects preferably with Insurance customers
Expertise in Databricks data lake platform
Min 5 yrs of experience in a program director role in similar programs
Experience with data architecture and data engineering
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent program management certification will be a plus

Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and who can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply—even if you only meet the minimum requirements. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out.

Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until Aug 06, 2026,
The annual salary for this position is between $ 90,000 - $ 160,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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