Project Leader

Impact Analytics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enterprise SaaS products

Problem-solving culture

Flat hierarchy

Rapid growth platform

Health insurance

Job summary

Impact Analytics is seeking a seasoned Project Lead to drive end-to-end client delivery for analytics and software implementation projects in Bengaluru. You will lead cross-functional teams of data scientists and consultants, ensuring on-time, on-budget outcomes and high-quality deliverables.

With 7–10 years of experience and a background in BE/BTech (MBA preferred), you will shape project strategy, manage stakeholder expectations, and translate complex analytics into actionable business value

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of overall work experience with 2+ years post-MBA experience.
• Consulting experience in strategic or management consulting is required.
• Experience in managing client-facing software implementations or analytical solution delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor projects to ensure timely delivery and achievement of objectives.
• Manage project risks and develop contingency plans with stakeholder alignment.
• Drive client-facing software implementations and analytical solution deployments.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, problem-solving, and communication with clients.
• Build and manage senior-level client relationships and manage expectations.
• Oversee end-to-end client delivery across multiple projects, ensuring quality and satisfaction.
• Develop analytical frameworks and business solutions to create client value and revenue opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage resources, timelines, and deliverables for successful implementation.

Skills

Project leadership

Client delivery

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Data science

Education

BE/BTech

MBA

Job description

Impact Analytics is an agentic-first AI software company transforming retail merchandising through cutting‑edge AI, LLMs, and Generative AI technologies. As a fast‑growing Series D company with deployments across five continents, it is building both industry‑leading merchandising solutions and foundational AI agents that are redefining how retail decisions are made.

What makes Impact Analytics unique is its combination of deep retail domain expertise, strong innovation culture, and global presence. It is one of the few India‑born AI companies recognized globally by organizations like Fortune, Gartner, and the Inc. 5000.

For candidates looking to work on next‑generation AI products with global scale and real‑world impact, Impact Analytics is an exciting place to build your career. Here’s a link to our website: www.impactanalytics.co.

The impact that you will be making

The project leader has the overall responsibility for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of a project. The project leader also provides leadership on problem solving and decisions on analytics techniques for the team. The Project Lead ensures that the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standard. This role also involves managing end to end client delivery as well as managing a team of data scientists/ data science leads.

What this role entail

• Plan, execute, and monitor projects to ensure timely delivery and achievement of project objectives.
• Manage project risks and develop contingency plans to address potential challenges.
• Drive the planning and execution of client‑facing software implementation and analytical solution deployment projects.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, problem‑solving abilities, and effective client communication skills.
• Build and manage senior‑level client relationships and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage end‑to‑end client delivery for an account across multiple projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Develop sophisticated analytical frameworks and business solutions that create value for clients and generate new project opportunities and revenue streams.
• Develop and implement analytical methodologies, processes, and technology solutions that integrate diverse data sources and generate actionable business insights.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage project resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation.

What lands you in this role

• Education: Undergraduate degree in BE/BTech; an MBA from a top‑tier business school is mandatory.
• Experience: 7–10 years of overall work experience. At least 2 years of post‑MBA experience is required.
• Consulting Experience: Prior experience in strategic consulting or management consulting is a must‑have.
• Implementation Experience: Proven experience in managing client‑facing software implementation, or analytical solution delivery projects is essential.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with sound business understanding.
• Experience in planning and managing the deployment of physical and financial resources to achieve project milestones.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and analytical problem‑solving.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to adapt and apply consulting expertise to specific client, project, and business requirements.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and driving successful client outcomes.
• Go‑to‑market experience is an added advantage.

What we offer

• An opportunity to be part of some of the best enterprise SaaS products to be built out of India.
• Opportunities to quench your thirst for problem‑solving, experimenting, learning, and implementing innovative solutions.
• A flat, collegial work environment, with a work hard, play hard attitude.
• A platform for rapid growth if you are willing to try new things without fear of failure.
• Remuneration with best‑in‑class industry standards with generous health insurance cover

Some of our accolades include:

• Ranked as one of America's Fastest‑Growing Companies by Financial Times for five consecutive years: 2020-2024.
• Ranked as one of America's Fastest‑Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000 for seven consecutive years: 2018-2024.
• Voted #1 by more than 300 retailers worldwide in the RIS Software LeaderBoard 2024 report.
• Ranked #72 in America’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2023 —by Fortune —alongside companies like Microsoft, Tesla, Apple, IBM, etc.
• Forged a strategic partnership with Google to equip retailers with cutting‑edge generative AI tools.
• Recognized in multiple Gartner reports , including Market Guides and Hype Cycle , spanning assortments, merchandising, forecasting, algorithmic retailing, and Unified Price, Promotion, and Markdown Optimization Applications.