Technical Project Manager – Data, AI, Analytics and Platform Operations
Novartis•3h ago
Hyderabad (Office)HybridFull-timeSenior Level10+ yrs exp
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Project ManagerOperations ManagerVp Data
- Job Description Summary We are seeking a highly capable Technical Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, governance, development
- delivery of complex AI, data engineering
- analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, technologies, vendors
- 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
- deliver strong business outcomes. The successful candidate will manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate diverse teams, mitigate risks, drive stakeholder alignment
- ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within scope
- 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 Job Description Location: Hyderabad, 3 days' work from office at Novartis, Hyderabad is mandatory Key responsibilities: Define program scope, roadmap, milestones
- success metrics for AI and data initiatives. Lead end-to-end delivery, ensuring timelines, quality
- outcomes are met. Manage governance routines, risks, dependencies
- overall program health. Partner with product managers, engineers, data scientists, analysts
- 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
- AI capabilities. Ensure data readiness, consistent data quality
- smooth model lifecycle processes. Support responsible AI principles, privacy standards
- compliance requirements. Identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies
- ensure proactive problem resolution. Manage scope changes and evaluate impact on timelines, resources
- dependencies. Maintain documentation for program decisions, progress
- deliverables. Provide regular program updates to leadership and key stakeholders. Present risks, insights
- 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
- data-driven environments. Proven experience managing AI/ML, data platform
- analytics initiatives end-to-end. Fair understanding of MLOps, data engineering
- cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure). Exceptional communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management
- 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/Masters's degree in engineering, computer science, business
- a related field. Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master
- Program Management credentials. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting
- inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together. https://www.novartis.com/about/roadmap/people-and-culture Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. Values and Behaviors : Demonstrates and upholds Novartis values and behaviors in all aspects of work and collaboration. Skills Desired Change Management, Communication, Decision Making Skills, Operational Excellence Projects, Problem Solving, Project Finance, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Team Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Required skills
AIdata engineeringanalyticsMLOpsAWSAzureAgileScrumJiraConfluence