Enterprise Program Director - Cloud Data Modernization & Databricks

Job Title: Enterprise Program Director - Cloud Data Modernization & Databricks Location: Sarasota, FL (Local preferred; open to candidates willing to self-relocate for hybrid schedule) Work Arrangement: Hybrid Employment Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12+ months (Based on enterprise program roadmap) Hourly Rate: $66.23/hr. on W2 OR $79.41/hr. on C2C Domain: Insurance | Cloud & Data Architecture Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 SKILLS REQUIRED Minimum 5+ years of experience in a dedicated Program Director role managing large-scale, enterprise data modernization programs (19+ years of overall IT experience). Proven expertise in Data Architecture & Data Engineering, specifically designing and implementing cloud-native data platforms using Medallion Architecture principles. Hands‑on leadership experience delivering projects on the Databricks data lake platform. Strong background delivering complex data transformations within the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance or regulated financial services domain. Demonstrated experience leading RFP processes, third‑party vendor selection, and governance of external Systems Integrators (SIs). Professional program/project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent). Deep knowledge of data governance framework implementation, including data contract management, schema versioning, and metadata strategies. Outstanding executive presence with a track record of acting as a trusted advisor to C‑level executives (CIOs, CDOs) and managing cross‑functional business stakeholders. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a seasoned, executive‑level Program Director to lead a large‑scale enterprise Data Modernization Program for a leading Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance organization. Based hybrid out of Sarasota, FL, this critical role will serve as the strategic center for transforming the organization's legacy, siloed data infrastructure into a modern, cloud‑native, and highly scalable data platform built on Databricks and medallion architecture principles. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of deep technical domain knowledge in data engineering, insurance business acumen, and elite program execution capabilities. Beyond managing schedules and budgets, you will act as a thought leader, helping executive stakeholders navigate ambiguity, guiding high‑level architectural decisions, and ensuring organizational alignment. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Own end‑to‑end accountability for the Data Modernization Program’s scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and quality control across all active workstreams. Establish and drive robust program governance structures, including steering committees, executive operating rhythms, decision frameworks, and clear RACI models. Act as a trusted advisor to the CIO and business unit leaders, sharing pattern recognition and best practices from prior data transformations to pre‑empt failure modes and accelerate decision‑making. Partner with data engineering leads to enforce standardizations for data contracts, schema versioning, partitioning strategies, and metadata management across raw, silver, and gold zones. Lead the RFP, vendor selection, and contract negotiation processes for cloud platforms, systems integrators, and data integration tools; manage and govern embedded third‑party delivery teams to ensure delivery quality and alignment. Collaborate with organizational change management and communications teams to drive organizational readiness, training, and seamless adoption of modernized data assets. BENEFITS Medical Dental Vision 401(k) EEOC Compliance We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DISCLAIMER AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr