Data Project Manager

We’re seeking a Data Project Manager who will lead data-driven initiatives that improve underwriting performance, program profitability, and operational efficiency across a portfolio of specialty insurance programs. This role partners across business, data, and technology teams to deliver scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting, and decision-making. The Data Project Manager plays a key role in enhancing underwriting, pricing, distribution, and overall program performance through effective use of data and analytics platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES Data Project Delivery - Lead the end-to-end execution of data-focused initiatives, including data platform implementations, reporting and dashboard development, data integration, and advanced analytics use cases. - Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success metrics aligned with business objectives, ensuring efficient delivery and measurable outcomes. - Drive cross-functional collaboration across business stakeholders, data engineering, analytics, and IT teams to manage dependencies and deliver scalable, high-impact data solutions. Insurance Data & Analytics Enablement - Partner with underwriting, actuarial, and program teams to deliver actionable insights that support risk selection, pricing, and program performance. - Analyze key metrics such as loss ratios, submission-to-bind conversion, retention, and overall portfolio performance. - Translate business requirements into technical data specifications and contribute to the development of data models tailored to specialty insurance lines (e.g., construction, trucking, property, hospitality). Data Infrastructure & Technology - Support the implementation and enhancement of core data infrastructure, including data warehouses, data lakes, ETL/ELT pipelines, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). - Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure data solutions are accurate, scalable, and reliable, and facilitate integration of internal and third-party data sources (e.g., telematics, claims, and external risk data). Data Governance & Quality - Own data governance and quality practices by establishing standards, definitions, and controls to ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance with regulatory and carrier requirements. - Lead data quality initiatives, including validation, monitoring, and remediation efforts, and support the development of standardized reporting across programs and stakeholders. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Act as a key liaison between business and technical teams, translating data needs into actionable solutions through stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and facilitated workshops. - Provide regular updates, reporting, and executive-level summaries to communicate progress, insights, and outcomes. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement - Track and evaluate the performance of data initiatives against defined KPIs and business impact goals. Identify opportunities to enhance data utilization across the insurance lifecycle and drive adoption of self-service analytics and data-driven decision-making. QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of experience in data project management, analytics delivery, or data program management. - Experience working in insurance (P&C preferred) with familiarity in underwriting, claims, or actuarial data; experience within an MGA, program administrator, or specialty insurance environment is highly valued. - Strong understanding of data lifecycle concepts, including data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing, and business intelligence. - Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker). - Knowledge of cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS). - Proven ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects, complex workflows, and stakeholders in fast-paced environments. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present to executive audiences. - Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid). - PMP, Agile, or similar certification is a plus. - Experience working with geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones. - Bachelor’s degree required. Employment Type - Contract-to-Hire (W2 → W2) Compensation - $70–$76/hour during contract period (benefits eligible), with conversion to full-time salary About Excelerate Excelerate LLC is a boutique consulting firm distinguished by its hands-on, collaborative approach to solving complex business challenges. We partner closely with our clients, bringing deeply experienced consultants who work in a facilitative style to deliver practical, lasting impact. Our work is grounded in four core values: humility, energy, integrity, and flexibility. These principles shape our culture, guide our work, and define the people who thrive here.