Technical Project Manager - Data

Job Title: Technical Project Manager (Data)

Primary Skill: SQL, Datawarehouse, Azure tech stack – Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Synapse

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 12-15 years

Role: Data Technical Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Data Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in Data Engineering, Databricks, Agile/Scrum, and end-to-end project delivery. The candidate will be responsible for managing data projects, coordinating cross-functional technical teams, maintaining project governance, and ensuring successful delivery of data initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end data projects from planning and execution through delivery and closure.
• Run and facilitate daily Scrum calls, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Guide and coordinate a team comprising Databricks Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Modelers, and other data professionals.
• Maintain and manage the Azure DevOps (ADO) Board, ensuring work items, user stories, tasks, sprint assignments, status, priorities, and dependencies are updated accurately.
• Ensure the ADO Board reflects the current project and sprint status and is used effectively for tracking delivery progress.
• Work closely with technical teams to define project scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Drive project execution using Agile/Scrum methodologies, ensuring timely delivery within agreed scope and quality standards.
• Provide technical direction and facilitate discussions around data engineering, data architecture, data modeling, and Databricks solutions.
• Track project progress, identify risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers, and drive them to closure.
• Coordinate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, Engineering teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Monitor sprint commitments, team capacity, velocity, and delivery metrics.
• Ensure timely updates to project plans, sprint backlogs, action items, risks, and dependencies.
• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Support the team in resolving technical and functional challenges and facilitate collaboration across different workstreams.
• Ensure adherence to project governance, delivery processes, documentation, and quality standards.
• Manage multiple priorities and workstreams while maintaining focus on project timelines and business outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes, Agile practices, and team performance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in the P&C insurance industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Insurance, or a related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of insurance processes, regulations, and market trends.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Familiarity with program management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Rally).

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with a focus on delivering value to the business.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.