Job Title: Project Manager - Data & Analytics
Location: Bangalore
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive Agile delivery for large-scale data and analytics programs. The role requires strong expertise in Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile), and end-to-end delivery management, with a focus on sprint excellence, PI execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes for global clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Agile & Scrum Delivery:
- Act as Scrum Master for multiple cross-functional teams delivering data engineering, BI, and analytics solutions
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies – Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and well-defined user stories
- Track and improve Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, predictability) and ensure sprint discipline
- Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops
SAFe & Program Execution:
- Lead and facilitate SAFe Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies
- Drive Program Increment (PI) Planning, including preparation, execution, and stakeholder alignment
- Monitor and present PI progress, risks, and delivery metrics to leadership
- Manage cross-team dependencies and ensure alignment across multiple squads
Delivery & Project Management:
- Own end-to-end delivery across all SDLC stages for complex data/analytics programs
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies
- Ensure delivery aligns with business goals and client expectations
- Drive release planning, sequencing, and execution across multiple teams
Stakeholder & Governance:
- Collaborate with client stakeholders, leadership teams, and change control boards
- Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and insights to senior management
- Manage risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely mitigation
- Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and delivery standards
Tools & Execution:
- Work extensively with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Kendis
- Maintain transparency through dashboards, reports, and Agile tracking tools
Leadership & Agile Transformation:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to delivery teams, Product Owners, and engineering managers
- Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe framework
- Contribute to Agile Center of Excellence (CoE) initiatives and drive Agile adoption
Required Skills & Experience:
- 12 to 18 years of experience in Project Management / Scrum Master roles
- Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
- Proven experience managing multiple cross-functional Agile teams and large-scale programs
- Experience in data engineering, analytics, or product development environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Note:
By submitting your application, you consent to being contacted by our Talent Acquisition team via phone call, email, SMS, WhatsApp, or other communication channels regarding your application and relevant career opportunities.Skills Required
- 12 to 18 years of experience in Project Management / Scrum Master roles
- Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
- Proven experience managing multiple cross-functional Agile teams and large-scale programs
- Experience in data engineering, analytics, or product development environments
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with PI Planning, ART ceremonies, dependency management, and Agile program execution
- Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, and Kendis
What We Do
Sigmoid is a leading data engineering and AI solutions company that helps enterprises gain a competitive advantage with effective data-driven decision-making. Our team is strongly driven by the passion to unravel data complexities. We generate actionable insights and translate them into successful business strategies. We leverage our expertise in open-source and cloud technologies to develop innovative frameworks catering to specific customer needs. Our unique approach has positively influenced the business performance of our Fortune 500 clients across CPG, retail, banking, financial services, manufacturing, and other verticals. Backed by Sequoia Capital, Sigmoid has offices in New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Lima, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru. We are recognized among the world's fastest growing and innovative tech companies, winning several awards and recognition like the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Financial Times- The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies, Inc. 5000, Great Place To Work- India’s Best Leaders in Times of Crisis, Data Breakthrough, Aegis Graham Bell, TiE50, NASSCOM Emerge 50, and others. Learn more: https://www.sigmoid.com/ or https://sigmoid.com/careers/ for careers.
