Functional Lead – Data Management Programs (Banking)

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; India; Hybrid; INR 2,200,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services consultancy is seeking a Functional Lead for Data Management Programs in India. The ideal candidate will lead data transformation initiatives for global banking clients, ensuring data quality and regulatory alignment. Requirements include over 7 years of experience in a functional data role, strong knowledge of banking data, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This is a permanent, full-time role with competitive compensation and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a functional data role.
• Strong experience in Global Banking or Financial Services.
• Hands-on experience in data transformation or data migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Own functional requirements for data transformation and management initiatives.
• Ensure data solutions align with banking processes and requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and requirement reviews.

Skills

Functional PM

Data BA Lead

Global Banking

Data governance

Data quality

Agile environments

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Functional Lead – Data Management Programs (Banking)

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.