Data Transformation Project Manager – Banking

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Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Functional Data Project Manager responsible for leading business-facing data transformation initiatives within global banking. You will bridge business stakeholders and data teams, ensuring data quality and regulatory alignment while managing project delivery. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in a functional data role, a deep understanding of banking data domains, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a full-time employment contract.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a functional data role (Functional PM, Data BA Lead, or similar).
• Deep understanding of banking data domains (customer, accounts, transactions, products, etc.).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own functional requirements for data transformation and management initiatives.
• Translate business needs into functional data specifications.
• Lead oversight of data transformation and migration activities.
• Define/validate data definitions and governance requirements.
• Support UAT, business sign-off, and data quality adherence.

Skills

Global Banking/Financial Services experience

Data transformation

Data management

Data migration projects

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related discipline

Job description

Location: Pune / Bengaluru / Hyderabad (5 days WFO / Hybrid as per business needs)
Work Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Required: 7 – 12 Years
Compensation: INR 22,00,000 – 27,00,000 per annum

Job Overview

The Functional Data Project Manager leads business-facing data transformation initiatives for global banking clients, owning functional requirements, governance, and delivery coordination. This is a business-outcomes focused role (not technical development), bridging business stakeholders and data teams to ensure data quality, regulatory alignment, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Own functional requirements for data transformation, migration, and management initiatives.
• Translate banking business needs into functional data specifications, rules, and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure data solutions align with banking processes, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.
• Lead functional oversight of data transformation, migration, validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Define/validate data definitions, business rules, quality standards, and governance requirements.
• Support UAT, business sign-off, and data lineage/control adherence.
• Manage functional scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery planning.
• Coordinate across business users, functional BAs, data teams, and technical PMs.
• Facilitate workshops, requirement reviews, and decision-making forums.
• Work with global banking stakeholders across regions/time zones.
• Support digital transformation programs (analytics/AI use cases) from functional perspective.
• Communicate progress, risks, and impacts to senior stakeholders; provide mentoring to junior analysts.

Must‑Have Skills & Experience

• 7+ years 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 (customer, accounts, transactions, products, etc.).
• Hands‑on functional experience in data transformation, data management, or data migration projects.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, lineage, and regulatory controls.
• Experience in Agile or Waterfall delivery environments within banking.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, IT, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in business consulting or professional services environment preferred.