Program Manager - Data Platform

Role Description

Program Manager - Data Platform

Project Manager I

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead strategic data platform initiatives that enable scalable, secure, and high-performing data platform capabilities across the group.

The Opportunity

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise data platform programs, from strategy through execution and operationalization
• Partner with data engineering, architecture, analytics, IT, security, and business stakeholders to define scope, roadmap, milestones, and success metrics
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
• Manage interdependencies across multiple projects and teams
• Drive alignment between business objectives and technical delivery
• Facilitate executive steering committees and provide clear, concise program updates for some projects, while others will have their own project managers
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, compliance, and regulatory requirements (especially relevant to biosciences environments)
• Identify and manage program risks, issues, and change controls

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in program or project management
• Demonstrated experience leading data platform, data engineering, data transformation initiatives
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the biosciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry
• Familiarity with GxP, data integrity, and regulatory compliance requirements
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or similar certification
• Experience with modern data platforms
• Experience supporting AI/ML or advanced analytics initiatives
• Strong understanding of data architecture concepts (data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT, APIs, cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience working in regulated environments preferred
• Core Competencies & Skills
• Strategic thinking and execution focus
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Strong leadership and team facilitation capabilities
• Risk and dependency management
• Financial and resource planning
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language
• Change management and organizational influence
• Agile and hybrid delivery methodology expertise
• Personal Attributes
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in fast-paced environments
• High integrity and commitment to quality

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Ontario

Compensation Range: $115,000-$144,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lieu de travail à égalité des chances, sans Discrimination et harcèlement

Chez UST, nous nous efforçons de fournir un environnement de travail exempt de discrimination et harcèlement. Nous sommes un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances et des décisions en matière d'emploi sont basés sur le mérite et les besoins de l'entreprise. Notre politique en matière de droits de l'homme illustre notre position à ce sujet. Nous nous engageons à respecter un emploi équitable des pratiques qui offrent des chances égales à tous les employés. Nous ne faisons pas discriminer ou permettre le harcèlement sur la base de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, du handicap, genre, origine nationale, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, expression de genre, âge, informations génétiques, statut militaire ou tout autre statut légalement protégé. Chez UST, nous valorisons la diversité et pensons qu'un lieu de travail diversifié crée un avantage compétitif.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

At UST, we use AI technology in our hiring process to verify candidate identity and ensure assessment integrity. This includes confirming that candidates complete interviews and assessments independently, without unauthorized assistance. By applying, you consent to this process. If you require accommodations, please contact USCareers@ust.com .

Accommodation

Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process. If you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process, please let a member of our recruiting team know.

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Skills

program management,data engineering,aws,etl,gxp,advanced analytics,cloud platforms,