Data Program Specialist
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Summary
Program manager at Corning in Gurugram leading an enterprise data transformation program — coordinating data governance, quality, architecture, and integration initiatives across global business, IT, and vendor teams using Agile/SAFe and tools like Jira and Confluence.
Role Summary
Essential Responsibilities
Qualifications/Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
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We are seeking an accomplished Data Program Manager to lead a complex, cross functional enterprise data transformation initiative focused on improving data maturity across the company. This role will partner closely with divisional and functional Data Management Offices (DMOs), business leaders, and IT teams to drive execution of a broad portfolio of data initiatives spanning data strategy, data governance, data quality, data stewardship, data architecture, and data integration .
The Data Program Manager will be responsible for orchestrating a high visibility program that enables stronger data foundations, clearer ownership and accountability, improved quality and trust in critical data, and scalable data capabilities that support business transformation. This role requires exceptional program delivery expertise, the ability to lead global matrixed teams, and a strong track record of driving execution across business, technical, and vendor stakeholders.
While experience in enterprise data management is strongly preferred, success in this role will depend on the ability to establish structure, drive alignment, manage interdependencies, and deliver outcomes in a fast paced and evolving environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Support divisions/functions in the execution of cross-functional data transformation program within an Enterprise Data Management Office operating model across business and IT
- Partner with enterprise, divisional, and functional DMOs to align priorities, define roadmaps, and advance enterprise data maturity goals
- Drive coordination across initiatives related to data strategy, data governance, data quality, metadata, stewardship, architecture, master data, and integration
- Build and maintain integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and resource plans across the portfolio
- Establish and manage program governance, including leadership updates, decision forums, steering committee materials, and escalation paths
- Ensure alignment between business priorities, data management capabilities, and enabling technology solutions
- Apply Agile and hybrid program management practices, including planning increments, coordinating epics and features, facilitating ceremonies, and tracking delivery across teams
- Define, track, and communicate program KPIs, outcomes, and status reporting for executive leadership and stakeholder groups
- Coordinate global cross-functional teams across lines of business, regions, and time zones to deliver against shared objectives
- Partner with data, architecture, integration, analytics, and platform teams to ensure program execution is aligned with target state architecture and enterprise standards
- Support implementation and adoption of data governance processes, stewardship models, quality controls, and operating cadences
- Work with change management and business readiness teams to support stakeholder engagement, adoption, and sustainable process integration
- Oversee third party vendors and implementation partners, including delivery coordination, issue resolution, and integration into program plans
- Facilitate resolution of cross workstream issues and proactively manage impacts to timeline, scope, budget, and value realization
- Help define the operating model, processes, and management routines needed to sustain long term data management capabilities across the enterprise
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience leading programs, portfolios, or large-scale transformation initiatives
- Demonstrated success delivering cross-functional programs in matrixed and global environments
- Strong experience in program planning, dependency management, risk management, financial oversight, and executive reporting
- Expertise in Agile delivery frameworks such as SAFe, or hybrid Agile and Waterfall approaches
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across executive, business, and technical audiences
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills in fast paced, high change environments
- Proficiency with program and portfolio management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, or similar
- Ability to lead international teams across multiple initiatives that span lines of business, geographic borders, time zones, and cultures
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading data focused programs such as data governance, data quality, master data management, metadata management, data catalog, or data platform modernization initiatives
- Familiarity with enterprise data management and governance platforms such as Alation, SAP MDG, Databricks, or similar technologies
- Experience supporting digital transformation, ERP modernization, or enterprise operating model change initiatives
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.