Technical Project Manager - Data, AI and Analytics Platforms

As a highly capable Technical Project Manager, your role will involve leading the planning, execution, governance, development, and delivery of complex AI, data engineering, and analytics platforms. You should have experience managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, technologies, vendors, and business units. This position requires you to navigate ambiguity, proactively resolve program challenges, drive execution excellence, and deliver strong business outcomes. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate diverse teams, mitigate risks, drive stakeholder alignment, and ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and 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 Qualification Required: - 10+ years in program or project management within technology, AI, or data-driven environments - Proven experience managing AI/ML, data platform, or analytics initiatives end-to-end - Fair understanding of MLOps, data engineering, and cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure) - Exceptional communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and organizational skills - Working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools like Jira and Confluence - Prior experience with healthcare and life science is a plus If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in Technical Project Management within the realms of AI, data, analytics, and platform operations, this role at Novartis in Hyderabad might be the perfect fit for you. Novartis is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a community of smart, passionate individuals who collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. As a highly capable Technical Project Manager, your role will involve leading the planning, execution, governance, development, and delivery of complex AI, data engineering, and analytics platforms. You should have experience managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, technologies, vendors, and business units. This position requires you to navigate ambiguity, proactively resolve program challenges, drive execution excellence, and deliver strong business outcomes. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate diverse teams, mitigate risks, drive stakeholder alignment, and ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and 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 Qualification Required: - 10+ years in program or project management within technology, AI, or data-driven environments - Proven experience managing AI/ML, data platform, or analytics initiatives end-to-end - Fair understanding of MLOps, data engineering, and cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure) - Exceptional communication, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and organizational skills - Working in Agile/Scrum environments with tools like Jira and Confluence - Prior experience with healthcare and life science is a plus If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in Technical Project Management within the realms of AI, data, analytics, and platform operations, this role at Novartis in Hyderabad might be the perfect fit for you. Novartis is committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a community of smart, passionate individuals who collaborate, support, and inspire each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives.