Manager Techno-functional BA

Aligned Automation, LLC; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation services provider is seeking a Principal Consultant / Senior Business Analyst – Project Delivery Lead to drive AI/ML-led digital transformation initiatives for high-tech clients in Pune. This role requires extensive experience in consulting and data-driven projects, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The successful candidate will lead project delivery, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions. This is a full-time position with immediate availability preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in consulting, business analysis, or project delivery.
• Proven experience in AI/ML-driven transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical thinking with a structured problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML-driven transformation projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements.
• Analyze results and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Consulting experience

AI/ML knowledge

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Cross-functional team collaboration

Tools

SQL

Python

Microsoft Excel

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Aligned Automation Services Pvt Ltd | Full time

AtAligned Automation, we live by our"BetterTogether"philosophy to build a better world. As a strategic serviceprovider to Fortune 500 companies, we help digitize enterprise operations anddrive impactful business strategies. Our purpose goes beyond projects—we striveto deliver meaningful, sustainable change that shapes a more optimistic andequitable future.

Ourculture is deeply rooted in our4Cs—Care,Courage,Curiosity,andCollaboration—ensuring that each employee is empowered to grow,innovate, and thrive in an inclusive workplace.

Principal Consultant / Senior Business Analyst – Project Delivery Lead

Experience: 6–10 Years

Location: Pune

Joiner Preference: Immediate / Short Notice

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing Principal Consultant / Senior Business Analyst – Project Delivery Lead to drive AI/ML-led digital transformation initiatives for high-tech clients. This role sits at the intersection of business, data, and technology, and involves leading end-to-end delivery—from problem definition and hypothesis building to solution implementation and measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of AI/ML-driven transformation projects across business functions such as customer experience and service operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into structured, actionable solutions.
• Formulate hypotheses, identify relevant data, and design and execute experiments to validate assumptions.
• Analyze results and deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Apply AI/ML and advanced analytics concepts to guide solution design, including exposure to Generative AI and emerging approaches.
• Partner with data science and engineering teams to operationalize models and translate outputs into business actions.
• Develop structured problem-solving frameworks and roadmaps to address complex challenges.
• Drive project planning, governance, risk management, and execution using agile methodologies.
• Ensure strong stakeholder alignment, communication, and adoption of solutions.
• Lead and mentor teams, ensuring clear requirement communication, effective task allocation, and timely delivery.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in consulting, business analysis, project delivery, analytics, or applied data science.
• Proven experience in AI/ML or data-driven transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical thinking with a hypothesis-driven and structured problem-solving approach.
• Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and their practical business applications.
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to drive execution and deliver outcomes in ambiguous environments.
• Exposure to domains such as customer experience, service operations, or supply chain (preferred).

Technical Skills

• SQL for data extraction and manipulation
• Python for data analysis, experimentation, and prototyping
• Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint for analysis, modeling, and executive communication
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence , or similar project management and collaboration tools
• Awareness of modern AI/ML tools and platforms, including emerging areas such as Generative AI
• Strong business acumen with a data-driven mindset
• Ability to lead without authority and influence cross-functional teams
• Curiosity to explore and apply emerging technologies to real-world problems
• Ownership mindset with a focus on driving measurable impact