Functional Manager – Data Initiatives (Banking)

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Job summary

A leading technology firm in India is seeking a Functional Manager for Data Initiatives in Banking to drive data transformation projects. The role requires over 7 years of experience in functional data roles and a strong understanding of banking data domains. This position entails leading data management efforts and collaborating across various teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time position involves a hybrid work model based in Pune, Bengaluru, or Hyderabad.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a functional data role, like Functional PM or Data BA Lead.
• Experience in Global Banking or Financial Services is essential.
• Hands-on experience in data management or migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Own functional requirements for data transformation and management.
• Lead functional oversight of data migration and validation activities.
• Communicate progress and risks to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in functional data roles

Strong understanding of banking data domains

Data governance knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

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

Job description

Functional Manager – Data Initiatives (Banking)

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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 and 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 a 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.