Sr. Project Manager (Data Engineering & Banking)

Job Summary

Manage and lead enterprise-level Data Engineering and Banking technology projects, delivering solutions on time and budget while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders and mentor teams to drive successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Manage project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for enterprise Data Engineering and Banking technology initiatives to ensure successful end-to-end delivery

Collaborate with Data Architects, Data Engineers, and Business Leaders to define project roadmaps, solution architecture strategies, and delivery schedules aligned with business goals

Serve as the primary liaison between executive business sponsors, technology partners, and third-party vendors to facilitate clear communication and alignment

Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, financial, and operational risks proactively to minimize project disruptions

Ensure all project deliverables comply with banking regulations, data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, local central bank guidelines), and data governance standards

Own project financials including budget management, profit & loss accountability, financial forecasting, and resource budgeting to maintain fiscal discipline

Lead and mentor cross-functional Agile/Scrum teams, conduct retrospectives, and support the professional growth of junior project managers and PMO members

Required competencies and certifications

8+ years of IT project management experience focused on delivering large-scale Data Engineering solutions such as Data Warehousing, Big Data, Cloud Data Lakes, Snowflake, Databricks, and ETL/ELT

Deep domain expertise in Banking / Financial Services including Core Banking, Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting, Wealth Management, or Payments

Expert knowledge of Agile (Scrum/Kanban), SAFe, and traditional Waterfall project management methodologies

Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Advanced Excel, and BI tools like Power BI or Tableau

Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)