Senior Project Manager (Contract)

**This is a 6-month contract role with our client in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul (south metro) area. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with 1–2 in-office days per week (Tuesday/Thursday). Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.**

The Senior PM/Scrum Master will lead planning, coordination, and delivery for the Data team, driving clarity, organization, and momentum across multiple initiatives. This role ensures the team is focused on the right work, communicates effectively with leadership, and proactively removes obstacles to keep data projects moving.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prioritize, and sequence work for the Data team

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and serve as Scrum Master for the team

• Provide clear, consistent communication upward to leadership and across stakeholders

• Drive accountability, timelines, and delivery across multiple initiatives

• Partner closely with Data Engineering leadership to align business priorities

• Identify and remove blockers; create clarity in ambiguous situations

• Act as the voice and advocate for the Data team, pushing work forward proactively

• Coordinate with cross‑functional partners including Project Operations and engineering teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master

• Strong background supporting data teams (Data Engineering, BI, analytics, etc.)

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams and competing priorities

• Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, upward, and downward

• Highly organized with strong leadership presence and ability to influence

• Comfortable working in hybrid, fast‑moving environments

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in the mortgage or financial services industry

• Prior consulting experience

• Familiarity with modern data platforms or data engineering concepts

• Experience with Azure, analytics tooling, or cloud-based data environments

Our Vetting Process

At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the software engineers who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position:

1. Application (5 minutes)

2. Online Assessment (40-60 minutes)

3. Initial Video Interview (30-45 minutes)

4. Client On-site Interview (60 minutes)

5. Job Offer!

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