Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Data Platform Modernization
Experience: 8+ Years
Location: Hyderabad
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager – Data Platform Modernization to lead enterprise-scale data transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of strategic data platform modernization programs, enabling scalable, cloud-native, and data-driven solutions that support regulatory reporting, finance, risk, analytics, and enterprise data management.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical project management, Agile delivery, cloud technologies, data engineering, stakeholder management, and banking domain expertise . You will work closely with Architecture, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, Product, and Business teams to ensure timely delivery of complex modernization programs while maintaining high standards of governance, quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Management
Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale enterprise Data Platform Modernization programs.
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables aligned with business priorities.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, roadmaps, and execution strategies.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
Manage multiple concurrent initiatives across distributed teams.
Agile Delivery Management
Lead Agile delivery using Scrum and SAFe methodologies.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies including:
Sprint Planning
Daily Stand-ups
Sprint Reviews
Retrospectives
PI Planning
Backlog Grooming
Coordinate sprint execution across multiple Scrum teams.
Drive continuous improvement in Agile processes and delivery practices.
Track sprint progress, velocity, and release readiness.
Data Platform Modernization
Manage enterprise data modernization initiatives involving legacy platform transformation.
Drive migration to modern cloud-based data platforms.
Coordinate implementation of scalable and high-performance data architectures.
Ensure successful delivery of data engineering, data integration, and analytics solutions.
Support modernization of enterprise data pipelines and reporting platforms.
Technical Coordination
Collaborate closely with technical teams responsible for:
Data Engineering
Data Warehousing
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Architecture
Application Development
DevOps
Database Administration
Platform Engineering
Coordinate technical dependencies and ensure alignment across multiple workstreams.
Data Engineering & Analytics
Work with engineering teams implementing:
Data Pipelines
ETL/ELT Processes
Data Warehouses
Data Lakes
Streaming Data Platforms
Metadata Management
Data Quality Solutions




Data Governance Frameworks
Ensure technical solutions meet scalability, performance, and compliance requirements.
Cloud Platform Delivery
Coordinate modernization projects leveraging cloud technologies such as:
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Support implementation of:
AWS S3
Cloud-native storage
Cloud security
Data processing services
Infrastructure automation
Technology Oversight
Possess a robust understanding of modern data technologies including:
Kafka
Microservices
REST APIs
Snowflake
Apache Iceberg
Data Lake Architecture
CI/CD Pipelines
Containerization
Cloud-native architectures
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical decisions align with business objectives.
Stakeholder Management
Partner with executive leadership, Product Owners, Architects, Engineering Managers, and Business stakeholders.
Facilitate cross-functional planning and decision-making.
Communicate project health, risks, milestones, and progress to executive leadership.
Build strong relationships across business and technology teams.
Drive alignment between technical delivery and business priorities.
Risk & Dependency Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
Manage cross-team dependencies and critical delivery paths.
Escalate blockers proactively with recommended mitigation strategies.
Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
Ensure business continuity throughout project execution.
Governance & Compliance
Establish project governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
Ensure adherence to enterprise PMO standards and delivery methodologies.
Support regulatory and audit requirements for technology programs.
Maintain project documentation, approvals, and governance artifacts.
Monitor compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Financial & Budget Management
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
Track project financials and optimize resource utilization.
Monitor project burn rates and budget variances.
Provide regular financial updates to stakeholders.
Ensure efficient utilization of project resources.
Reporting & Executive Communication
Prepare executive dashboards and status reports.
Present project updates to senior leadership and steering committees.
Communicate program risks, achievements, and mitigation plans.
Develop KPI and milestone reports.
Drive transparency across all project stakeholders.




Quality & Delivery Excellence
Ensure adherence to project management best practices.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support quality assurance and release readiness activities.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and delivery excellence.
Foster a culture of innovation and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
Experience
8+ years of experience in Technical Project Management or Program Management.
Proven experience managing enterprise-scale technology transformation programs.
Experience delivering Data Platform Modernization initiatives.
Strong background managing Agile software development projects.
Experience working in Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or other regulated industries is highly preferred.
Technical Skills
Project Management
Technical Project Management
Program Management
Agile
Scrum
SAFe
PI Planning
Sprint Planning
Dependency Management
Roadmap Planning
Release Planning
Project Management Tools
Jira
Confluence
Microsoft Project
Azure DevOps (Preferred)
Data Technologies
Data Engineering
Data Warehousing
ETL/ELT
Data Lakes
Snowflake
Apache Iceberg
SQL
Metadata Management
Data Governance
Streaming & Integration
Apache Kafka
Event-Driven Architecture
REST APIs
Microservices
API Integrations
Cloud Technologies
AWS
Amazon S3
Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
DevOps & CI/CD
CI/CD Pipelines
Jenkins
Git
GitHub Actions
Infrastructure Automation
Architecture
Cloud-native Architecture
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Enterprise Integration
Platform Modernization
Banking Domain Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly preferred:
Regulatory Reporting
Finance Technology
Risk Management Platforms
Enterprise Data Platforms
Banking Modernization
Financial Data Management
Compliance Systems
Capital Markets
Consumer Banking
Commercial Banking
Soft Skills
Excellent leadership and team coordination skills.
Strong executive communication and presentation abilities.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional global teams.
Preferred Qualifications
PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe Certification.
Experience leading enterprise cloud migration or modernization initiatives.
Knowledge of Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks.
Experience with enterprise architecture practices.
Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.
Experience with enterprise reporting and analytics platforms.

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