Project Manager

Sigmoid Data Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmoid Data Engineering in Bangalore is seeking an experienced Project Manager to steer Agile delivery for large-scale data and analytics programs. The role emphasizes Scrum, SAFe, and end-to-end delivery management to drive measurable business outcomes for global clients.

You will act as Scrum Master for multiple cross-functional teams, facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, and partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness.

Qualifications

• 12 to 18 years of experience in Project Management or Scrum Master roles.
• Expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
• Proven experience managing multiple cross-functional Agile teams and large-scale programs.
• Experience in data engineering, analytics, or product development environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Scrum Master for cross-functional teams delivering data engineering, BI, and analytics solutions.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies – Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Lead and facilitate SAFe Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies and PI Planning.
• Own end-to-end delivery across all SDLC stages for complex data/analytics programs.
• Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and insights to senior management.
• Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe framework.

Skills

Scrum

SAFe

Agile delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Kendis

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Data & Analytics

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to drive Agile delivery for large-scale data and analytics programs. The role requires strong expertise in Scrum, SAFe (Scaled Agile), and end-to-end delivery management, with a focus on sprint excellence, PI execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes for global clients.

Agile & Scrum Delivery

• Act as Scrum Master for multiple cross‑functional teams delivering data engineering, BI, and analytics solutions
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies – Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and well‑defined user stories
• Track and improve Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, predictability) and ensure sprint discipline
• Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops

SAFe & Program Execution

• Lead and facilitate SAFe Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies
• Drive Program Increment (PI) Planning, including preparation, execution, and stakeholder alignment
• Monitor and present PI progress, risks, and delivery metrics to leadership
• Manage cross-team dependencies and ensure alignment across multiple squads

Delivery & Project Management

• Own end‑to‑end delivery across all SDLC stages for complex data/analytics programs
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies
• Ensure delivery aligns with business goals and client expectations
• Drive release planning, sequencing, and execution across multiple teams

Stakeholder & Governance

• Collaborate with client stakeholders, leadership teams, and change control boards
• Provide regular status updates, dashboards, and insights to senior management
• Manage risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely mitigation
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and delivery standards

Tools & Execution

• Work extensively with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, Kendis
• Maintain transparency through dashboards, reports, and Agile tracking tools

Leadership & Agile Transformation

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and mentorship to delivery teams, Product Owners, and engineering managers
• Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and SAFe framework
• Contribute to Agile Center of Excellence (CoE) initiatives and drive Agile adoption

Required Skills & Experience

• 12 to 18 years of experience in Project Management / Scrum Master roles
• Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
• Proven experience managing multiple cross‑functional Agile teams and large‑scale programs
• Experience in data engineering, analytics, or product development environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills