Sr. Project Manager - Migrations
Snowflake · Chicago, IL · Yesterday
Information Technology$148k–$194k/yrFull-time
At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done. As a Senior Project Manager, you will deliver complex migration projects and drive successful customer outcomes, working with both customers and internal stakeholders. You will serve as the Project Lead for strategic customers, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, collaborating with internal teams to define the approach, build the project plan, proactively mitigate risks, and execute on delivering customer value. AS A SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, YOU WILL: Be a project management expert on Snowflake implementation and migration engagements, coordinating across multiple workstreams efficientlyDeliver Fixed Fee and highly scoped projects on time and within budgetOwn project governance for budget and revenue reconciliationLead data migration and code conversion effortsDrive scope clarity with project teams and customer stakeholdersStay current with Agentic AI and modern AI technology implementation as it relates to migration deliveryBe the driving force in project execution, use case identification, roadmapping, and risk analysis for the customerDrive planning and execution of the project plan, working collaboratively with customers, partners, and internal stakeholdersOwn the project lifecycle — ensuring the project meets all milestones and objectives characterized by on-time, on-budget, and predictable deliveryProactively identify and mitigate project risks, including risks associated with adjacent workstreams that may be outside the direct scope of the engagementCollaborate and communicate effectively with workstream owners, setting clear expectations and maintaining timely communicationAs a trusted advisor, partner with customer Director and VP-level stakeholders to drive alignment and guide the project to successful deliveryLeverage and improve program management methodology — processes, tools, templates, and checklistsChampion customer outcomes and clearly articulate project value in quantifiable metricsDrive customer satisfaction expressed through surveys, renewals, and additional opportunities for SnowflakeWork with Professional Services Practice Teams and Sales Account Teams to support scoping, estimating, creating delivery proposals, and providing regular delivery updatesCollaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to continuously improve Snowflake's products and processesIdentify areas for process improvement within both the customer engagement and Snowflake OUR IDEAL SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER WILL HAVE: 7+ years of experience in a Project or Program Manager role (or similar capacity) dealing with complex, technical implementation and/or migration projectsMust have recent experience successfully delivering complex data-related and/or cloud-based migration projects for enterprise customersMust have served as a trusted advisor to Director or VP-level stakeholders on technical delivery engagementsStrong executive communication and relationship management skills across customer, partner, and internal teamsMust have direct experience in the Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, and/or Cloud fieldProven ability to communicate and translate effectively across multiple groups — from engineering to marketing and business developmentStrong presentation skills and ability to articulate to both business and technical audiences, including senior-level stakeholders at large enterprisesBonus Points: Experience in a customer-facing technical role (Solution Architect, Systems Administrator, Technical Account Manager, or equivalent) WHY JOIN OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TEAM: Unique opportunity to work on a truly disruptive software productGet unique, hands-on experience with bleeding-edge data warehouse technologyDevelop, lead, and execute an industry-changing initiativeLearn from the best! Join a dedicated, experienced team of professionals Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake. How do you want to make your impact? For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role: The estimated base salary range for this role is $148,000 - $194,200.Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. To comply with pay transparency requirements and other statutes, you can notify us if you believe that a job posting is not compliant by completing this form.