MDM Project Manager

Persistent Systems Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Education sponsorship

Long service awards

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking an experienced MDM Project Manager to lead end-to-end Reltio MDM implementations, data governance, and quality initiatives. You will partner with business and technical teams to ensure alignment with enterprise goals and deliverment timelines.

The role demands 11–15 years of IT experience and strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and risk governance in a hybrid work setting in India.

Qualifications

• Experience with MDM platforms, data governance, and data quality initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise MDM/Reltio implementations.
• Strong leadership, planning, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Reltio MDM projects and enhancements.
• Define scope, goals, timelines, and success criteria.
• Develop plans, allocate resources, manage budgets and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

MDM

Reltio

Agile

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Data governance

SQL

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking a detail-oriented MDM QA Engineer with hands-on experience in Reltio Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Quality Testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating master data solutions, data quality frameworks, integration workflows, match & merge configurations, survivorship rules, APIs, and end-to-end business processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in data validation, and experience working within Agile delivery environments.

• Role: MDM Project Manager
• Experience: 11 to 15 years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Reltio MDM implementation and enhancement projects.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones while maintaining quality standards.
• Drive project governance, risk management, and escalation management processes.
• Aas the primary point of contact for customers, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Conduct steering committee meetings, project status reviews, and governance forums.
• Stakeholder expectations and facilitate decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with business, technical, and vendor teams.
• Oversee implementation of Reltio MDM solutions including entity modelling, match & merge rules, survivorship rules, data stewardship workflows, data governance processes, and reference data management.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
• Support master data governance and data quality initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams comprising Business Analysts, Reltio Developers, Data Engineers, Integration Engineers, QA Engineers, and Data Stewards.
• Manage resource planning, onboarding, performance tracking, and utilization.
• Mentor project teams and drive delivery excellence.
• Establish project governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor project KPIs, quality metrics, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC, Agile, and organizational delivery processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery teams.
• Coordinate source system onboarding, data mapping, and validation activities.
• Oversee integration efforts involving APIs, ETL tools, cloud platforms, and downstream systems.
• Ensure successful deployment and production stabilization.
• Identify project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and financial tracking.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations and delivery commitments.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years of project management experience delivering enterprise MDM and Reltio implementation programs.
• Strong understanding of Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance, Data Quality Management, Data Stewardship, Customer 360 / Product 360 concepts, Data Migration, and Enterprise Data Integration.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale Reltio implementations.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models.
• Understanding of Reltio MDM Platform, Reltio Integration Hub (RIH), APIs and Integration Architecture.
• Knowledge of ETL/Data Warehouse concepts, SQL, and data analysis concepts.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms such as Azure and AWS.
• Exposure to Snowflake, Databricks, or modern data platforms.
• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and MS Office Suite.
• Domain experience in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical MDM Programs, Customer Master Data, Product Master Data, Vendor/Supplier Master Data, Retail & Consumer Goods, or Banking & Financial Services.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, Reltio Fundamentals/Technical Consultant Certification, or DAMA Data Management Certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, risk management, delivery governance, and team management skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”