Job Description

The Functional Data Project Manager leads?business-facing data transformation initiatives?for?global banking clients. The role focuses on?functional ownership of data requirements, governance, and delivery coordination, acting as a bridge between?business stakeholders and technical data teams. The emphasis is on?business outcomes, data quality, and regulatory alignment, rather than hands-on technical development.

Key Responsibilities

Functional & Business Leadership

Own?functional requirements?for data transformation and data management initiatives Translate business needs into?functional data specifications, rules, and acceptance criteria Ensure alignment of data solutions with?banking processes, regulatory requirements, and business objectives
Data Transformation & Management (Functional View)

Lead functional oversight of?data transformation and migration activities Define and validate?data definitions, business rules, and data quality requirements Support data validation, reconciliation, and business sign-off Ensure adherence to?data governance, lineage, and control standards
Project & Delivery Coordination

Manage functional scope, milestones, risks, and dependencies Coordinate between?business users, functional BAs, data teams, and project managers Support delivery planning, UAT, and go-live readiness from a functional perspective
Global Banking & Digital Transformation

Work with?global banking stakeholders?across regions and time zones Support?digital transformation programs?including analytics and AI-driven business use cases (functional oversight) Ensure consistency with global data standards and operating models
Stakeholder & Consulting Management

Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, and decision-making forums Communicate project progress, risks, and impacts to senior stakeholders Provide guidance and mentoring to junior functional analysts
Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of experience in a functional data role (Functional PM, Data BA Lead, or similar) Strong experience in?Global Banking / Financial Services Deep understanding of?banking data domains?and business processes Hands-on functional experience in?data transformation, data management, or data migration Strong knowledge of?data governance, data quality, and regulatory controls Experience working in?Agile or Waterfall?delivery environments Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related discipline Prior experience in a?business consulting or professional services environment?preferred
Locations-Pune/Bengaluru/ Hyderabad

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹2,200,000.00 - ₹2,700,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person