Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager - Data & Analytics

Location: Bangalore

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