Trident Consulting
Functional Program Manager (Dublin)
Trident Consulting, Dublin, California, United States, 94568
Trident Consulting is seeking a
Program Manager
for one of our clients in
Dublin, CA . A global leader in business and technology services.
Job Title: Program Manager Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid) - Looking for local candidates only Job type: Contract W2 Duration: 06+ months Rate range: $68 - $73/hr. on w2 No C2C/1099, No H1B/ OPT
Project Overview The Program Manager will lead the
SVT Data Acceleration Program , a strategic enterprise-wide initiative focused on accelerating and modernizing data capabilities. The role requires a seasoned program leader who can manage large-scale, complex programs, coordinate multiple vendor pod teams, and collaborate closely with IT and business stakeholders to deliver a unified, enterprise single version of truth for data. This program supports data across multiple business domains including
product, customer, inventory, sales, and shipments , and includes an ongoing
EDW migration from Netezza to Snowflake .
Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Drive end-to-end delivery of the SVT Data Acceleration Program, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy, business objectives, and timelines. Provide structure and clarity in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements. Vendor & Delivery Management Manage and coordinate multiple vendor pod teams (e.g., Client, Globant), ensuring accountability, quality, and timely delivery. Oversee agile delivery across all vendor pods (typically 4 pods, 68 resources per pod). Focus on delivery management rather than hands-on technical execution. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with IT, data engineering, architecture, governance, and business teams to ensure seamless execution. Facilitate architectural reviews, governance processes, and compliance discussions as needed. Governance, Risk & Reporting Establish and maintain program governance frameworks. Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues; provide regular status updates to senior leadership. Manage program-level decision-making in ambiguous situations. Budget & Resource Management Manage large program budgets (typically $10M+). Optimize resource allocation and ensure financial discipline across vendors and internal teams.
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves) Experience: 8+ years of program management experience Minimum 3+ years managing large-scale
data acceleration or data transformation programs Data & Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of data platforms, data engineering, analytics ecosystems, and concepts such as: Medallion architecture Data vs. data pipelines Enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, GCP, Azure) Vendor Management: Proven experience managing multiple vendor delivery teams in a complex, agile environment Leadership & Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills Ability to engage senior leadership and drive alignment Problem Solving & Ambiguity Management: Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in highly ambiguous environments Ability to provide real-world examples of navigating uncertainty Tools & Methodologies: Familiarity with program/project management tools (e.g., Jira) Strong experience working in Agile delivery models
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves) Prior experience leading an enterprise-level
data acceleration program Retail industry domain experience (preferred) Experience supporting enterprise data migrations (e.g., EDW to cloud platforms) Exposure to data governance, IGRC, and architectural review processes
Additional Notes / Interview Focus Areas Experience creating an enterprise
single version of truth
rather than isolated business use cases Understanding of enterprise data migration initiatives (facilitation-focused, not hands-on) Comfort working with large vendors (e.g., Client) as well as smaller delivery teams Ability to articulate: Examples of ambiguity and how it was managed Stakeholder engagement, including financial and budget approvals Large-scale program governance and delivery success Industry Preference:
Retail
About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
Program Manager
for one of our clients in
Dublin, CA . A global leader in business and technology services.
Job Title: Program Manager Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid) - Looking for local candidates only Job type: Contract W2 Duration: 06+ months Rate range: $68 - $73/hr. on w2 No C2C/1099, No H1B/ OPT
Project Overview The Program Manager will lead the
SVT Data Acceleration Program , a strategic enterprise-wide initiative focused on accelerating and modernizing data capabilities. The role requires a seasoned program leader who can manage large-scale, complex programs, coordinate multiple vendor pod teams, and collaborate closely with IT and business stakeholders to deliver a unified, enterprise single version of truth for data. This program supports data across multiple business domains including
product, customer, inventory, sales, and shipments , and includes an ongoing
EDW migration from Netezza to Snowflake .
Key Responsibilities Program Leadership Drive end-to-end delivery of the SVT Data Acceleration Program, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy, business objectives, and timelines. Provide structure and clarity in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements. Vendor & Delivery Management Manage and coordinate multiple vendor pod teams (e.g., Client, Globant), ensuring accountability, quality, and timely delivery. Oversee agile delivery across all vendor pods (typically 4 pods, 68 resources per pod). Focus on delivery management rather than hands-on technical execution. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with IT, data engineering, architecture, governance, and business teams to ensure seamless execution. Facilitate architectural reviews, governance processes, and compliance discussions as needed. Governance, Risk & Reporting Establish and maintain program governance frameworks. Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues; provide regular status updates to senior leadership. Manage program-level decision-making in ambiguous situations. Budget & Resource Management Manage large program budgets (typically $10M+). Optimize resource allocation and ensure financial discipline across vendors and internal teams.
Required Qualifications (Must-Haves) Experience: 8+ years of program management experience Minimum 3+ years managing large-scale
data acceleration or data transformation programs Data & Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of data platforms, data engineering, analytics ecosystems, and concepts such as: Medallion architecture Data vs. data pipelines Enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, GCP, Azure) Vendor Management: Proven experience managing multiple vendor delivery teams in a complex, agile environment Leadership & Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills Ability to engage senior leadership and drive alignment Problem Solving & Ambiguity Management: Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in highly ambiguous environments Ability to provide real-world examples of navigating uncertainty Tools & Methodologies: Familiarity with program/project management tools (e.g., Jira) Strong experience working in Agile delivery models
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves) Prior experience leading an enterprise-level
data acceleration program Retail industry domain experience (preferred) Experience supporting enterprise data migrations (e.g., EDW to cloud platforms) Exposure to data governance, IGRC, and architectural review processes
Additional Notes / Interview Focus Areas Experience creating an enterprise
single version of truth
rather than isolated business use cases Understanding of enterprise data migration initiatives (facilitation-focused, not hands-on) Comfort working with large vendors (e.g., Client) as well as smaller delivery teams Ability to articulate: Examples of ambiguity and how it was managed Stakeholder engagement, including financial and budget approvals Large-scale program governance and delivery success Industry Preference:
Retail
About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.