Senior Project Manager – Banking Data Transformation

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; India; Hybrid; INR 2,200,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in India is seeking a Functional Data Project Manager to lead data transformation initiatives for global banking clients. This role focuses on bridging business stakeholders and data teams to ensure data quality and successful project delivery. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in functional data roles, strong knowledge of banking data domains, and excellent communication skills. The position offers permanent, full-time employment with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a functional data role.
• Strong experience in Global Banking/Financial Services.
• Hands-on experience in data management or migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Own functional requirements for data transformation.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Ensure data solutions align with banking processes.
• Define and validate data definitions and governance requirements.

Skills

Functional data role experience

Global Banking experience

Banking data domains knowledge

Data transformation projects

Data governance expertise

Agile methodology

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Job description

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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/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 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.