Job Description – Techno-Functional Manager for Data & AI Delivery
Role Summary
We are looking for a Techno-Functional Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of Data, Analytics, and AI initiatives. The role requires strong project management capabilities combined with a solid understanding of data platforms, AI/ML solutions, and business processes. The candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, data engineering teams, AI/ML teams, and vendors to ensure successful delivery of projects from initiation to production rollout.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end delivery of Data & AI projects including planning, execution, monitoring, deployment, and post-production support.
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, AI/ML, BI, Product, Architecture, and Business stakeholders.
- Gather and translate business requirements into functional and technical execution plans.
- Drive Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, tracking, backlog management, and status reporting.
- Track project timelines, dependencies, risks, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee delivery of initiatives related to:
- Data platforms and pipelines
- BI and reporting solutions
- AI/ML and Generative AI use cases
- Automation and analytics programs
- Ensure adherence to governance, security, compliance, and quality standards.
- Facilitate UAT, stakeholder sign-offs, and business adoption activities.
- Prepare executive-level project updates, dashboards, and governance reports.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in technology project/program management with exposure to Data & AI initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Data, Analytics, Cloud, and AI/ML ecosystems.
- Experience managing complex cross-functional technology programs.
- Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Technical Knowledge
- Cloud Platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP
- Data Platforms: Snowflake, Databricks, SQL, Hadoop
- BI Tools: Power BI, Tableau
- AI/ML and Generative AI lifecycle understanding
- APIs, integrations, and data governance concepts
Preferred Certifications
- PMP
- Scrum Master / SAFe Agile
- Cloud or Data-related certifications
Key Skills
- Program & Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Delivery
- Risk & Dependency Management
- Data & AI Project Understanding
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Ideal Candidate
A delivery-focused techno-functional professional who can bridge business and technology teams, manage multiple Data & AI initiatives, and drive successful project execution from concept to deployment.
