Technical Project Manager

Sunnydata

Mexico

RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with agile project management experience working in data engineering or AI environments, based in Mexico and comfortable with cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

Candidates with agile project management experience and a background in data engineering or AI environments
— “Experience managing data or software projects, preferably in analytics, ML/AI, or data engineering environments.”
Candidates who excel at translating between technical and business stakeholders
— “Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to translate between business and technical stakeholders.”

Things to consider

Advanced English proficiency is required for both written and spoken communication
— “Advanced English level (both written and spoken), with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders.”
This role requires a proactive and adaptable mindset in complex situations
— “Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to remain positive, confident, and resourceful in complex or unexpected situations.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in facilitating agile ceremonies and managing cross-functional teams
— “Agile mindset, with experience performing Scrum Master duties or facilitating agile ceremonies across multiple teams.”
Demonstrate your ability to identify and resolve technical risks and roadblocks
— “Identify project risks and roadblocks: Proactively monitor and work with the technical team to provide solutions to keep the engagement on track.”
Emphasize your track record in stakeholder management and influencing outcomes
— “Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of building relationships to influence and drive change.”
Showcase your technical understanding of data engineering or ML/AI projects
— “Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate technical challenges and program execution.”
Include any certifications or experience with project management tools like Jira or Trello
— “Understanding of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, etc.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Successfully managed multiple technical projects
Improved project delivery through agile practices

Typical background

Experience in IT or technology teamsBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Agile Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementProblem-solvingCommunicationTeam CollaborationProject TrackingRisk Management

Preferred

CSM CertificationPSM CertificationAgile Project Management Certification

Stack & domain

AgileScrum MasterDatabricksAWSGCPAzureJiraConfluenceAsanaTrelloStakeholder ManagementProblem-solvingCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsPlanningOrganizational SkillsTime-managementTeam PlayerProactive MindsetNegotiationCommunicationCSMPSMAgile Project ManagementFinanceHealthcareData EngineeringMLAI

About the role

Original posting from Sunnydata via Ashby

About SunnyData: At SunnyData, a leading Databricks technology partner, our mission is to empower customers with scalable architectures, robust data engineering pipelines, seamless data consumption layers, and advanced ML and AI applications. As a Technical Project Manager you will help project leaders to drive the execution of technical projects and foster agile ways of working.
The Impact You Will Have
Keep the team organized and moving: Coordinate meetings, ceremonies, and project logistics to ensure teams remain aligned and productive.
Maintain communication clarity: Capture notes, decisions, and action items during client and internal meetings, and share updates promptly with stakeholders.
Support tracking and follow-up: Monitor action items, dependencies, and deadlines, following up with the appropriate owners to maintain delivery momentum.
Enable effective collaboration: Facilitate smooth communication between cross-functional teams (technical leads, engineers, client stakeholders), helping reduce friction and misunderstandings. Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders.
Identify project risks and roadblocks: Proactively monitor and work with the technical team to provide solutions to keep the engagement on track.
Promote lightweight agile practices: Support the team in using simple, effective agile habits such as ceremonies, visual boards, and feedback loops, to improve predictability and transparency.
Required Experience
Experience working with IT or technology teams in an agile environment.
Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of building relationships to influence and drive change.
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Strong planning, organizational, and time-management abilities.
Demonstrated qualities of a strong team player with a proactive mindset.
Agile mindset, with experience performing Scrum Master duties or facilitating agile ceremonies across multiple teams.
Advanced English level (both written and spoken), with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders.
Experience managing data or software projects, preferably in analytics, ML/AI, or data engineering environments.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to remain positive, confident, and resourceful in complex or unexpected situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to translate between business and technical stakeholders.
Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate technical challenges and program execution.
Preferred experience
Experience in cloud platforms (Databricks, AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.
Certifications such as CSM, PSM, or Agile Project Management are a plus.
Understanding of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, etc.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field is preferred.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
SunnyData is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the world around us. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to unbiased hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Why Join SunnyData?
Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders in data engineering and AI.
Customer Impact: Make a real difference in how businesses leverage data for strategic decision-making.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing.
If you are passionate about data engineering and enjoy engaging with clients to solve their most challenging problems, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become a key player in SunnyData's success story.

Source: Sunnydata careers (Ashby)