Technical Project Manager Data, AI, Analytics and Platform Operations

Summary

We are seeking a highly capable Technical Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, governance, development, and delivery of complex AI, data engineering, and analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, technologies, vendors, and business units.
This role goes beyond traditional project tracking and reporting. We are looking for a leader who can navigate ambiguity, proactively resolve program challenges, drive execution excellence, and deliver strong business outcomes.
The successful candidate will manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate diverse teams, mitigate risks, drive stakeholder alignment, and ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the design, deployment, and delivery of priority IT solutions aligned to business requirements
Contribute to effective control of project progress, quality, and budget to meet business objectives
Ensure all deliverables meet quality and compliance standards, including comprehensive documentation and timely reviews/approvals
Oversee smooth transition to operations, including planning and execution of all release-related activities
Ensure clear stakeholder alignment and effectively operate within a matrix organization

Location: Hyderabad, 3 days work from office at Novartis, Hyderabad is mandatory

Key responsibilities:

• Define program scope, roadmap, milestones, and success metrics for AI and data initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and outcomes are met.
• Manage governance routines, risks, dependencies, and overall program health.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Drive clarity across teams, ensuring alignment and removing execution barriers.
• Translate business problems into structured technical program plans.
• Oversee initiatives involving data pipelines, ML models, analytics tools, and AI capabilities.
• Ensure data readiness, consistent data quality, and smooth model lifecycle processes.
• Support responsible AI principles, privacy standards, and compliance requirements.
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive problem resolution.
• Manage scope changes and evaluate impact on timelines, resources, and dependencies.
• Maintain documentation for program decisions, progress, and deliverables.
• Provide regular program updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Present risks, insights, and recommendations in a clear and structured manner.
• Build strong relationships across business and technical teams.

Essential Requirements:

• 10+ years in program or project management within technology, AI, or data-driven environments.
• Proven experience managing AI/ML, data platform, or analytics initiatives end-to-end.
• Fair understanding of MLOps, data engineering, and cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure).
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Prior experience with healthcare and life science is plus

Desirable Requirements:

• Bachelor s/Masterss degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related field.
• Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or Program Management credentials.

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