Program Manager-Data Platforms

Experience 12-15 Years

Location-Indore/Pune

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Management

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex data platform programs, ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and quality commitments are met.

• Define program governance, delivery frameworks, milestones, KPIs, and success metrics.

• Manage cross-functional dependencies across data engineering, Data Analytics, Modelling and Testing teams.

• Track risks, issues, and dependencies; drive mitigation plans and escalation as needed. Technical Leadership & Coordination

• Act as a technically informed program leader with deep understanding of Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL, MS Fabric). Snowflake architecture, usage patterns, and integration with Azure ecosystems.

• Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure solutions align with best practices for scalability, performance, cost optimization, and security.

• Translate technical concepts into clear updates for senior and non-technical stakeholders. Managed Services Oversight

• Manage and govern managed services engagements for Azure data platforms.

• Monitor SLAs, KPIs, incident trends, and service performance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimization, and operational maturity. Act as the primary escalation point for service delivery and customer satisfaction. Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Lead or support programs involving migration of data platforms from on premises to cloud.

• Oversee migration planning, sequencing, data validation, cutover strategies, and post-migration stabilization.

• Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and data security requirements during migrations. Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Drive regular program status reviews, steering committee updates, and executive reporting.

• Align business priorities with technical execution across internal teams and external partners.

• Foster strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and system integrators.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 15+ years of overall experience with at least 3 years in Program or Technical Program Management roles.

• Strong technical expertise in Microsoft Azure, particularly in data and analytics platforms.

• Working knowledge of Snowflake concepts, data modelling, and Lakehouse architecture.

• Proven experience managing large, multi-team programs in enterprise environments.

• Strong understanding of Agile, SAFe, or hybrid delivery models.

Preferred / Bonus Experience

• Prior experience managing managed services or AMS (Application Managed Services) engagements.

• Hands-on involvement in on-premise to cloud data platform migrations.

• Exposure to data governance, security, compliance, and cost optimization in cloud platforms.

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer) or PMP / PgMP certifications