Job Title: Project Manager - Data & Analytics
Location: Bangalore
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive Agile delivery for large-scale data and analytics programs. The role requires strong expertise in Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile), and end-to-end delivery management, with a focus on sprint excellence, PI execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes for global clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Agile & Scrum Delivery:
- Act as Scrum Master for multiple cross-functional teams delivering data engineering, BI, and analytics solutions
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies – Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and well-defined user stories
- Track and improve Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, predictability) and ensure sprint discipline
- Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops
SAFe & Program Execution:
- Lead and facilitate SAFe Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies
- Drive Program Increment (PI) Planning, including preparation, execution, and stakeholder alignment
- Monitor and present PI progress, risks, and delivery metrics to leadership
- Manage cross-team dependencies and ensure alignment across multiple squads
Delivery & Project Management:
- Own end-to-end delivery across all SDLC stages for complex data/analytics programs
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies
- Ensure delivery aligns with business goals and client expectations
- Drive release planning, sequencing, and execution across multiple teams
Stakeholder & Governance:
- Collaborate with client stakeholders, leadership teams, and change control boards
- Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and insights to senior management
- Manage risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely mitigation
- Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and delivery standards
Tools & Execution:
- Work extensively with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Kendis
- Maintain transparency through dashboards, reports, and Agile tracking tools
Leadership & Agile Transformation:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to delivery teams, Product Owners, and engineering managers
- Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe framework
- Contribute to Agile Center of Excellence (CoE) initiatives and drive Agile adoption
Required Skills & Experience:
- 12 to 18 years of experience in Project Management / Scrum Master roles
- Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
- Proven experience managing multiple cross-functional Agile teams and large-scale programs
- Experience in data engineering, analytics, or product development environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Note:
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