Project Manager (Data Experience)

Responsibilities: Manage project lifecycle, from requirement, design, technical construction, testing, acceptance, training, documentation and implementation, in accordance with the Project Management Process and Methodology. Participate in pre-project activities such as estimation of project efforts, preparation of high level project plan with project timeline and resource requirements, and staffing and organization of project team. Plan, coordinate and communicate project plan, timeline and activities to the project team. Monitor and track progress of projects and stay on top of the projects to ensure smooth execution. Manage and coordinate project deliverables, ensuring their quality and configuration management. Coordinate closely with external vendors and business units to ensure timely delivery and alignment with contractual commitments. Facilitate technical discussions, and implementation checkpoints in collaboration with IT architecture, operations, security, and compliance teams. Analyse and highlight project risks and develop necessary risk mitigation plans. Analyse and highlight project dependencies to pre-empt project issues. Support UAT coordination, production readiness assessments, cutover planning, and post‑implementation verification activities. Provide regular project status updates, dashboards, and reports to project sponsors and the Program/Project Steering Committee (PSC). Escalate issues and risks that cannot be resolved at the project team level in a timely and structured manner. Promote best practices in project delivery, risk management, and vendor coordination across the initiative portfolio. Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices. Ensure projects comply with enterprise governance, regulatory, security, and resiliency requirements, including DR, backup, and audit readiness. Manage project resources and task allocation, ensuring optimal utilization and clear ownership across teams. Drive post‑go‑live stabilization, lessons learned, and handover to operations and support teams. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent with 10+ years of experience in Project Management. 10+ years of overall IT project management experience, with proven delivery of complex, multi‑stream initiatives across infrastructure, data, and analytics platforms Strong understanding of enterprise project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and familiarity with ITIL or IT Service Management (ITSM) practices Experience in managing projects involving big data platforms, analytics tools, cloud environments, disaster recovery, and security/compliance initiatives Experience in the Insurance or Financial Services industry is a strong plus Demonstrated capability in vendor management, including coordinating with system integrators, product vendors, and augmented resources. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) for project reporting, steering committee updates, and documentation. Experience in using Agile and project tracking tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms. Strong experience in managing project schedules, dependencies, risks, issues, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent initiatives. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical teams, business users, and senior leadership. Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills, with a focus on delivery quality and timelines. Ability to work independently while also leading cross‑functional teams in a matrixed enterprise environment. Working knowledge of Cloudera Big Data Platform, AWS Cloud, Dataiku, and Protegrity Platforms is a strong advantage.