Manager-IPA Delivery Mgmt

Job Description - Job Description: Project Manager, Analytics & Business Consulting Location: Hyderabad, IN - Work from Office Experience 7 yrs - 13 yrs Role Summary We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Project Manager with a proven consultant mindset and a strong background in business and data analytics. This unique hybrid role involves managing the complete lifecycle of data-driven projects while simultaneously serving as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of business challenges, combining rigorous project management with the ability to translate data into actionable, strategic insights. They will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and business leaders, to ensure our analytics initiatives deliver tangible business value. Key Responsibilities - Project Leadership & Management: - Lead and manage analytics and business intelligence projects from ideation to delivery, utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies as appropriate. - Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring a clear and measurable path to success. - Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines and decide resource allocation. - Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively developing contingency plans. - Communicate project status, progress, and performance metrics to all stakeholders, including senior leadership, through regular reports and presentations. - Business Consulting & Stakeholder Management: - Act as a strategic partner to business units, understanding their pain points and translating complex business questions into specific, data-driven requirements. - Influence and advise stakeholders on the use of data and analytics to solve problems and capitalize on business opportunities. - Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to elicit requirements and align on project goals. - Challenge the status quo and propose innovative analytical solutions that drive efficiency, growth, and informed decision-making. - Data & Analytics Oversight: - Oversee the end-to-end analytics process, from data acquisition and cleaning to analysis, modeling, and visualization. - Collaborate with data analysts and data scientists to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and relevance of data and analytical models. - Ensure that project outcomes are not just reports or dashboards but are actionable insights that directly address the initial business problem. - Champion data literacy and drive the importance of a data-driven culture across the organization. - Team & Resource Coordination: - Assemble and lead multidisciplinary project teams, including data engineers, data analysts, business analysts, and developers. - Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, providing guidance, motivation, and mentorship. - Manage dependencies between different teams and workstreams to ensure seamless execution. Experience Required Skills & Experience - Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a project management role focused on data, analytics, or business intelligence. - Demonstrated success in managing complex projects from inception to completion, delivering on time and within budget. - Experience working with large datasets and a fair understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and data modeling concepts. - Proven experience in a consulting-oriented role, either in a professional services firm or an internal consulting capacity, is a significant plus. - Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Monday.com). Technical Skills - Data Analysis: Fundamental understanding of SQL and a working knowledge of statistical analysis. - Data Visualization: Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to create compelling dashboards and reports. - Analytics Tools: Familiarity with programming languages for data analysis (e.g., Python, R) is a plus. Soft Skills - Consultant Mindset: Exceptional problem-solving skills with a natural curiosity and a strategic, big-picture perspective. The ability to identify root causes and design comprehensive solutions. - Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for a non-technical audience and present findings to executive leadership. - Leadership: Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team towards a common goal. - Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities effectively