Program Manager-Data

The Technical Project Manager Data & AI is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering medium to large-scale Data, Analytics, and AI projects within Professional Services or enterprise environments. This role acts as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards.The role requires strong technical understanding of Data & AI ecosystems, experience working closely with engineers and data scientists, and the ability to translate business requirements into executable delivery plans. While not expected to be hands-on in development, the role demands deep delivery ownership and day-to-day project execution leadership.Role PositioningIndividual contributor project leadership roleNo direct people management responsibilityHands-on involvement in project planning, execution, and delivery trackingRequires technical depth across Data & AI domains, without coding responsibilitiesClient-facing role within Professional Services / Consulting / Internal Delivery teamsMandatory Profile Criteria4 10 years of experience in Technical Project Management or Delivery ManagementProven experience delivering Data, Analytics, and AI/ML projectsBackground in Professional Services, Consulting, System Integration, or Product DeliveryExperience working with cross-functional technical teams (Data Engineers, ML Engineers, BI Developers, Cloud Teams)Strong client and stakeholder communication skillsTechnical Knowledge ExpectationsStrong Understanding OfData Engineering & Data PipelinesCloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Analytics & BI solutionsAI/ML lifecycle and MLOps conceptsData governance, security, and privacy principlesAbility to engage confidently with architects and engineers on technical discussions without hands-on coding.Education & CertificationsBachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred)PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile or Scrum certification MandateCloud or Data-related certifications (Azure, AWS, Databricks, etc.) are a plusIdeal Candidate ProfileTechnically savvy project manager who enjoys working close to engineering teamsStrong organizer with excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsComfortable managing ambiguity in fast-paced Data & AI delivery environmentsPassion for driving business value through data and AI initiatives