Junior Project Manager – Data, Analytics & AI

Location

Bangalore, India (Hybrid / Onsite / Remote – as applicable)

Experience

10–14 years of total experience with 2-4 yrs project management experience

Role Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Project Manager with hands-on experience supporting Data, Analytics, and AI-driven initiatives. The ideal candidate will assist in planning, executing, and delivering projects involving data platforms, analytics solutions, and AI/ML use cases, working closely with cross-functional technical and business teams.

This role is ideal for someone early in their PM career who understands data ecosystems and wants to grow into managing complex, technology-driven programs.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Coordination

Support end-to-end project delivery for Data, Analytics, and AI initiatives

Assist in defining project scope, timelines, milestones, and dependencies

Track project progress, risks, issues, and action items

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration

Coordinate with data engineers, analytics teams, data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders

Facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and status meetings

Prepare and share project status reports, dashboards, and presentations

Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users

Agile & Delivery Support

Support Agile / Scrum / Kanban delivery models

Maintain project artifacts such as user stories, backlogs, RAID logs, and documentation

Assist Product Owners in backlog grooming and release planning

Data, Analytics & AI Context

Support projects involving:

Data warehouses, data lakes, ETL/ELT pipelines

BI and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

AI/ML use cases such as predictive analytics, NLP, or automation

Help track model development, validation, deployment, and monitoring milestones

Required Qualifications

Experience

10-14 yrs total experience with 2–4 years of experience as a Project Coordinator, Junior Project Manager, or similar role

Experience supporting Data, Analytics, or AI/ML projects

Hands-on experience working with cross-functional technical teams

Technical & Domain Knowledge

Basic understanding of:

Data engineering and analytics concepts

AI/ML lifecycle (data preparation, model training, deployment)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP – basic familiarity)

Experience with project tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or similar

Project Management Skills

Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Hybrid delivery models

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Communication & Soft Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, CAPM, or Agile/Scrum certification (or working toward one)

Exposure to AI governance, data quality, or MLOps concepts

Experience in industries such as Healthcare, Life Sciences, Finance, or Retail

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Data and AI initiatives

Mentorship and career growth into Senior PM or Program Manager roles

Collaborative, learning-focused work environment