Project Manager

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

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