Principal Program Manager, Data Access and Ownership at Shift Technology

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Data Governance, Cross-Functional Leadership, Change Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, IAM Concepts

Industry

Software Development

Description

Shift is the leading AI platform for insurance. Shift combines generative, agentic, and predictive AI to transform underwriting, claims, and fraud and risk - driving operational efficiency, exceptional customer experiences and measurable business impact. Trusted by the world's leading insurers, Shift delivers AI when and where it matters most, at scale and with proven results. Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance. As a Data Access Governance Program Delivery Manager within Shift, you'll be a key driver in the successful delivery of the company-wide Data Access Governance program. You'll lead and coordinate project activities, facilitate communication between teams, and track progress against the program's goals, ensuring a smooth adoption of the new model. As part of the Program Delivery team, this role reports to the Head of Program Delivery Operations. RESPONSIBILITIES Drive the implementation of the new Data Access Governance program, working closely with Data Science, Engineering, Security, and Infrastructure teams. Lead workshops with stakeholder teams to map their current access patterns to new standardized RBAC and data classification models. Own and maintain the core registry of data and access constraints to ensure compliance with customer contracts and global data protection regulations. Facilitate and coordinate periodic user access certification campaigns, tracking progress and ensuring timely completion. Act as a central point of contact for program communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and upcoming activities. Maintain the program plan, track project milestones, and manage program risks and dependencies. Develop and report on program KPIs to measure progress and success. SKILLS & BACKGROUND At least four (4) years of proven experience in a project/program management or a related technical role. Experience leading complex, cross-functional technology or security projects. Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and the software development lifecycle. Familiarity with core IAM and data governance concepts and their importance to business operations. Experience leading workshops and driving change management in a technical environment. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Because of the collaborative nature of this role, the ideal candidate is comfortable being in our Paris office at least a few days per month. To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we’d like to highlight: Flexible remote and hybrid working options Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance Company equity Multiple Learning and Development opportunities, including Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth Generous PTO and paid holidays Mental health benefits 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering) Additional benefits may be offered by country - ask your recruiter for more information. Intern and Apprentice position are eligible for some of these benefits - ask your recruiter for more details. At Shift we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from and hire people who will contribute to the diversity of our company, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other non-merit criteria. Shift Technology is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and employment process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@shift-technology.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Please be aware of scammers and only trust correspondence that comes from emails ending in "shift-technology.com". We will never do initial outreach to you via Whatsapp/Text/SMS, never ask for banking information or personal identification numbers (ex. Social Security Number) as part of our recruitment process. Shift Technology does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Shift Technology Careers page or a Shift Technology social media post. Any unsolicited CVs, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shift Technology.

Responsibilities

Drive the implementation of the new Data Access Governance program and coordinate project activities across teams. Act as a central point of contact for program communications and maintain the program plan.