Project Prog. Mgmt. Sr.Specialist Advsr

Req ID: 394515

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Project Prog. Mgmt. Sr.Specialist Advsr to join our team in Bangalore, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Offshore Lead – Data & Analytics

Role Summary

The Offshore Lead will manage offshore delivery for Data & Analytics projects, ensuring deliverables are completed within agreed timelines, scope, budget, and quality standards. The role will lead cross-functional teams comprising Data Engineers, Solution Architects, Test Engineers, and Technical Data Analysts, working closely with onsite leadership and client stakeholders.

The role requires strong project and delivery management experience, a solid understanding of Data & Analytics platforms, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and proven experience managing fixed-price engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Project and Delivery Management

• Own offshore delivery, ensuring milestones and commitments are met within agreed scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Develop and track project plans, delivery schedules, resource plans, and progress reports.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations to minimise delivery delays.
• Monitor planned versus actual effort and proactively address scope, schedule, and budget deviations.

Team and Resource Management

• Lead and coordinate offshore teams across data engineering, architecture, testing, and data analysis.
• Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, team performance, and delivery priorities.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Agile Delivery and Stakeholder Management

• Drive Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate with onsite leadership, technical leads, and client stakeholders to align priorities and resolve blockers.
• Provide regular status updates on delivery progress, risks, resource utilisation, and key milestones.

Data & Analytics Delivery Oversight

• Apply a solid understanding of data platforms, Databricks, cloud technologies, data pipelines, and analytics solutions to oversee delivery.
• Coordinate architecture, engineering, testing, and analysis activities to ensure end-to-end delivery readiness.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, data quality practices, security requirements, and release processes.

Fixed-Price Project Management

• Manage delivery within agreed scope, effort, timelines, and commercial commitments.
• Track effort, productivity, and resource utilisation to identify potential overruns.
• Support estimation, scope change assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Experience

• Total experience: 12+ years in IT.
• Relevant experience: 8+ years in Data & Analytics delivery, project management, or technology team leadership.
• Proven experience leading offshore teams and delivering complex technology projects.
• Experience managing fixed-price projects, including scope, effort, timelines, and resource utilisation.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and project delivery practices.
• Working knowledge of Databricks, AWS, data engineering, ETL/ELT, and modern data platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Essential Skills

• Project and Delivery Management
• Offshore Team Leadership
• Fixed-Price Project Delivery
• Agile / Scrum Methodologies
• Project Planning, Estimation, and Tracking
• Risk and Dependency Management
• Resource and Capacity Planning
• Data & Analytics Fundamentals
• Stakeholder Management and Reporting

Desirable Skills

• Databricks and AWS Data Platforms
• Data Lakehouse Architecture and Data Warehousing
• CI/CD and DevOps Fundamentals
• Data Quality and Governance
• Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar project management tools
• PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or equivalent certifications

Key Deliverables

• Offshore Delivery Plans and Status Reports
• Resource and Capacity Plans
• Sprint and Milestone Tracking
• Risk, Issue, and Dependency Logs
• Effort and Delivery Performance Reports
• Quality and Release Readiness Updates

Success Measures

• Delivery commitments met within agreed scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Fixed-price engagements delivered within planned effort and commercial commitments.
• Effective resource utilisation and team productivity.
• Predictable delivery with minimal rework and avoidable defects.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and effective onsite-offshore collaboration.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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