Entry Level Data Project Manager Jobs
New grad data project manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of organized, data-driven projects can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like TikTok, Sb Energy Devco (us), and EMCOR hiring at this level now.
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Overview:
Principal Duties
- Research Data Navigation - Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter resource for investigators seeking data for clinical, translational, health services, outcomes, and related research.
- Secondary Data Resource Repository - Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance an institutional repository/catalog of secondary data resources available to researchers.
- Clinical Research Informatics - Lead study design, outcome evaluation, manuscript writing, and proposal writing for informatics section.
Additional Experience Required
- 1+ years of experience with secondary data research (e.g., clinical, administrative, registry, or EHR data) and clinical research study design/data analysis.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Columbus, OH region.
Job Description Summary:
Designs and leads scientific aspects of a digital health project, such as study design, proposal drafting, outcome evaluation, and manuscript writing etc. Responsible for the overall execution of project plan and risk mitigation.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Leads digital health project planning and development, including requirements gathering, literature reviews, scientific merit and feasibility assessments, project planning, and coordination.
- Leads research activities within the technology and informatics section, including study design, outcome evaluation, data interpretation, manuscript development, and grant proposal writing.
- Develops and maintains project plans, with particular attention to scientific direction, scope, timelines, resource requirements, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
- Provides scientific and technology consultation to investigators, identifying innovative, evidence-based, and feasible solutions that address research and clinical needs.
- Works independently and collaboratively to develop rigorous scientific, methodological, and analytical approaches to research and innovation projects.
- Collaborates closely with technical staff, investigators, and other project team members to ensure seamless integration of scientific, analytical, and technical approaches throughout the project lifecycle. Communicates and disseminates project findings internally and externally through presentations, posters, peer-reviewed manuscripts, grant proposals, and other scholarly activities.
Education Requirement:
- Master’s Degree in biomedical sciences, healthcare, biomedical informatics, computer science, or a technology-related field, required. PhD, preferred.
Skills:
- Robust project management skills, including requirement gathering, project documentation and reporting, stakeholder engagement, development of standard operating procedures, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Experience:
- Two years of relevant post-degree experience or equivalent education, required.
- Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications and grant proposal development or support, required.
- Experience with clinical research, clinical informatics, digital health, or healthcare technology research, preferred.
- Experience with quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research, including methods such as interviews, focus groups, usability testing, survey design, and implementation outcome evaluation, preferred. Experience working in an academic medical center, children's hospital, health system, or clinical research environment, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Overview:
Principal Duties
- Research Data Navigation - Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter resource for investigators seeking data for clinical, translational, health services, outcomes, and related research.
- Secondary Data Resource Repository - Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance an institutional repository/catalog of secondary data resources available to researchers.
- Clinical Research Informatics - Lead study design, outcome evaluation, manuscript writing, and proposal writing for informatics section.
Additional Experience Required
- 1+ years of experience with secondary data research (e.g., clinical, administrative, registry, or EHR data) and clinical research study design/data analysis.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Columbus, OH region.
Job Description Summary:
Designs and leads scientific aspects of a digital health project, such as study design, proposal drafting, outcome evaluation, and manuscript writing etc. Responsible for the overall execution of project plan and risk mitigation.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Leads digital health project planning and development, including requirements gathering, literature reviews, scientific merit and feasibility assessments, project planning, and coordination.
- Leads research activities within the technology and informatics section, including study design, outcome evaluation, data interpretation, manuscript development, and grant proposal writing.
- Develops and maintains project plans, with particular attention to scientific direction, scope, timelines, resource requirements, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
- Provides scientific and technology consultation to investigators, identifying innovative, evidence-based, and feasible solutions that address research and clinical needs.
- Works independently and collaboratively to develop rigorous scientific, methodological, and analytical approaches to research and innovation projects.
- Collaborates closely with technical staff, investigators, and other project team members to ensure seamless integration of scientific, analytical, and technical approaches throughout the project lifecycle. Communicates and disseminates project findings internally and externally through presentations, posters, peer-reviewed manuscripts, grant proposals, and other scholarly activities.
Education Requirement:
- Master’s Degree in biomedical sciences, healthcare, biomedical informatics, computer science, or a technology-related field, required. PhD, preferred.
Skills:
- Robust project management skills, including requirement gathering, project documentation and reporting, stakeholder engagement, development of standard operating procedures, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Experience:
- Two years of relevant post-degree experience or equivalent education, required.
- Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications and grant proposal development or support, required.
- Experience with clinical research, clinical informatics, digital health, or healthcare technology research, preferred.
- Experience with quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research, including methods such as interviews, focus groups, usability testing, survey design, and implementation outcome evaluation, preferred. Experience working in an academic medical center, children's hospital, health system, or clinical research environment, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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Entry Level Data Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level data project manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, capstone projects, or volunteer coordination work that shows you can manage timelines, stakeholders, and data deliverables. Employers at this level look for candidates who understand basic project management frameworks like Agile or Scrum, can work with data tools like Excel or SQL, and demonstrate clear communication skills. A project portfolio, even from coursework, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only a degree.
Which companies hire entry level data project managers?
Companies hiring entry level data project managers right now include TikTok, Sb Energy Devco (us), and EMCOR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size technology firms, consulting companies, healthcare organizations, and financial services employers that have growing data teams and need junior coordinators to support project execution.
Are there remote entry level data project manager jobs?
Yes, though remote openings at this level are less common than for experienced roles. About 13% of entry level data project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more typical since many employers prefer new hires to build team relationships and learn workflows in person before transitioning to fully remote work.
Are these new grad data project manager jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior data project manager roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a relevant degree and no prior professional role. If you are a new grad, look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "0 to 2 years" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level data project managers?
Entry Level data project manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Energy, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they handle large volumes of structured data, run cross-functional projects regularly, and need organized junior coordinators who can bridge technical teams and business stakeholders without requiring years of independent leadership experience.