PMO Partners
Technical Project Manager - Business Intelligence Dashboard Implementation
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the implementation of a cutting-edge Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard platform that will revolutionize data-driven decision-making across our municipal utility operations. This strategic initiative will transform our fragmented manual reporting processes into an integrated, real-time analytics platform serving over 700,000 Boston-area residents. The successful candidate will orchestrate a complex, multi-phase implementation involving stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels, enterprise system integrations, and comprehensive change management.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Strategy
Lead end-to-end project delivery across 5 phases: Prework, Discovery & Planning, Data Centralization & Dashboard Development, Semantic Model & Dashboard Development, and Solution Deployment & Hypercare
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Solution Architects, Data Engineers, Analytics Architects, and Change Management specialists
Serve as primary liaison between technical implementation teams and executive leadership, department heads, and operational staff
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Facilitate interactive workshops and interviews with stakeholders across Administration, Engineering, Executive, Finance, and Operations divisions
Coordinate with municipal departments to ensure seamless integration with existing workflows and processes
Provide regular progress updates, status reports, and executive briefings to Commission leadership
Risk Management & Quality Assurance
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to data integration, system performance, and organizational change
Ensure compliance with municipal procurement requirements, state regulations, and data governance standards
Oversee quality assurance processes for data integration, dashboard functionality, and user acceptance testing
Manage vendor relationships and contract deliverables to ensure adherence to RFP requirements
Technical Coordination
Coordinate integration activities across multiple enterprise systems (CIS, FMS, HRMS, AMS, GIS)
Oversee data governance implementation and establish protocols for data quality, security, and access control
Manage deployment activities including user training, system rollout, and hypercare support phases
Ensure solution scalability for future integrations with SCADA systems and IoT data sources
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification required
Minimum 7+ years of project management experience with enterprise software implementations
3+ years specific experience managing Business Intelligence, data analytics, or dashboard implementation projects
Demonstrated experience working with municipal government, utilities, or public sector organizations
Technical Competencies
Proven track record managing complex system integrations involving multiple data sources and enterprise applications
Experience with BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, or similar) and data warehouse implementations
Understanding of data governance, ETL processes, and enterprise data architecture
Familiarity with municipal utility operations, customer information systems, and asset management platforms
Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and compliance frameworks for public sector data
Location & Local Requirements
Must be based in Greater Boston area with ability to work on-site at facilities in downtown Boston.
Experience working within Boston-area municipal agencies, utilities, or similar public sector organizations preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with predictive analytics or machine learning implementations
Background in utility operations, water/sewer management, or municipal engineering
Project Specifications
Timeline:
6-9 month implementation, estimated start mid-August 2025 Team Size:
Direct oversight of 7+ specialized roles across vendor and Commission teams Deliverables:
40+ project deliverables including technical documentation, training materials, and operational dashboards
6-9 month implementation, estimated start mid-August 2025 Team Size:
Direct oversight of 7+ specialized roles across vendor and Commission teams Deliverables:
40+ project deliverables including technical documentation, training materials, and operational dashboards