Hybrid Project Manager, Data

at nesto

• Job title: Project Manager, Data
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: CA$80,000 - CA$95,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Montreal, Canada

About the role

• Project Manager, Data leading Agile project delivery within nesto's Data Team. Streamlining data requests and improving operational efficiency in a tech-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile delivery for the Data Team's end-to-end projects, driving Scrum/Agile and consistently enabling fast, time-sensitive decision-making.
• Own the sprint backlog, managing the intake, triage, and prioritization of all cross-department data requests from various internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming and sprint planning, to ensure clear direction and alignment for the Data and Engineering teams.
• Act as the key liaison, expertly translating technical feasibility and distinguishing/rerouting data versus front-end/back-end issues between business and technical units.
• Create and maintain clear Jira tickets and project documentation, ensuring all technical and business requirements are well-defined and understood.
• Track, monitor, and report project status, risks, dependencies, and issues to leadership using visible boards and dashboards for proactive decision-making.
• Support crucial operational tasks (e.g., managing daily file sharing for external partners) and foster a high-performing, team-first culture.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Project Management experience.
• Experience in a tech-driven environment and exposure to technical teams (data, engineering, etc.).
• Proven experience working within Scrum/Agile frameworks (sprint planning, grooming, ticket creation).
• Experience with project management tools, specifically Jira is essential.
• Accountability and detail orientation.
• Strong collaboration with active listening and a solution-focused mindset.
• Preferred (but not a must): High-level understanding of data concepts; familiarity with SQL, Python, and data dashboards; understands how data and other technical teams (Engineering) operate.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries or with data privacy/security considerations.
• Bilingualism (French/English).

Benefits

• Take advantage of nesto's employee mortgage program that provides our employees with the best, exclusive, preferred low rates.
• Benefit from a generous time-off policy, including 4 weeks of vacation per year.
• Enjoy a premium top-class benefits plan paid by nesto, including a top-class insurance plan and unlimited access to telemedicine and mental health services, for you and your family.
• Access to an annual health and wellness budget.
• Seize the possibility of working in a hybrid mode.
• Our spaces are dog-friendly!