Implementation Project Leader / Manager
About this role
Who is Trace3?
Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.
Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!
Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.
Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?
Come Join Us!
Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times
We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.
Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover
We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.
Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart
We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Establish Atlan as the trusted enterprise entry point for finding, understanding, and using governed data.
- Create a unified metadata and governance foundation for the Customer 360 initiative.
- Reduce manual stewardship effort through Context Agents and repeatable enrichment workflows.
- Enable business users to discover certified assets while retaining broader visibility for designated roles.
- Create a repeatable implementation pattern that can be reused across future domains.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Program & Delivery Leadership
- Own and maintain a single integrated delivery plan covering all remaining milestones, dependencies, and critical path activities.
- Run the RAID log (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) as the authoritative program record.
- Drive weekly planning and status cadences.
- Serve as the named delivery owner bridging Atlan’s advisory engagement and the program’s in-tenant responsibilities.
- Maintain a role matrix and escalation path to support timely decision-making.
- Provide executive-ready status reporting to the DMO and program sponsors.
Technical Implementation
- Direct and validate connector configuration across Snowflake, Salesforce, Domo, dbt, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle, with Okta for SSO.
- Lead end-to-end lineage validation for Customer 360, including mapping resolution, defect triage, and documented test cases.
- Troubleshoot platform, ingestion, and metadata issues hands-on.
- Coordinate the Monte Carlo integration for data quality visibility.
Governance & Access Configuration
- Complete RBAC and persona modeling, configuration, and testing.
- Secure and document formal approval of access models.
- Balance business-user discovery of certified assets against broader visibility requirements for designated roles.
AI / Context Agents & Metadata Curation
- Configure Context Agent collections for automated metadata enrichment.
- Tune enrichment outputs to an agreed acceptance standard.
- Publish operating procedures for repeatable enrichment workflows.
- Drive asset certification activities, including ownership assignment and glossary linkage.
- Close metadata coverage gaps and report progress against targets.
Rollout, Enablement & Adoption
- Build steward enablement materials and reusable guidance.
- Develop and deliver rollout materials including training, demos, and launch communications.
- Define adoption KPIs and dashboard reporting.
- Execute operational handoff with a documented support model and roadmap recommendations.
Deliverables
- Validated production-source inventory and connector configuration record.
- End-to-end lineage validation report and remediation log.
- Configured RBAC/persona model with approval evidence.
- Configured Context Agent collections and supporting operating procedure.
- Certified asset inventory with ownership and glossary links.
- Steward enablement materials and reusable guidance.
- Rollout package including training, demos, and launch communications.
- Adoption measurement framework (KPIs and dashboards).
- Closeout package including support model and roadmap recommendations.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 8+ years delivering enterprise data or analytics programs.
- 4+ years leading implementations as the accountable delivery owner.
- Demonstrated experience implementing a modern data catalog or metadata management/governance platform; Atlan strongly preferred, with Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or Microsoft Purview also considered.
- Hands-on working knowledge of Snowflake, Salesforce, dbt, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle.
- Familiarity with Domo and Okta-based SSO.
- Proven ability to validate and remediate data lineage across heterogeneous sources, including mapping resolution and defect triage.
- Practical experience designing and configuring RBAC/persona-based access models and guiding them through security approval.
- Strong data governance foundation, including stewardship models, business glossary management, asset certification, and metadata quality management.
- Experience with integrated planning, RAID management, dependency tracking, and executive status reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.
EDUCATION: Bachelors with 8+ or Master with 6+ Years of Experience
LOCATION: Remote
DURATION: 6 months
SALARY RANGE: $115 to $130 Per Hour
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
- Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers.
- Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means.
- Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces.
- Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is performed within a secure, classified workspace. Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information.
The Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive Compensation
- Training and development programs
- Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
- Collaborative and cool culture
- Work-life balance and generous paid time off
Our Commitment
At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email recruiting@trace3.com.
***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.