Senior Manager

PurposeTo Manage and Drive execution of key technology initiatives, including AI, BI, cloud migration and data lake projectsPosition / Job TitleManager - Senior Manager Data & AI DepartmentBusiness TransformationReporting ToBusiness Application HeadLocationThaneYears of Experience7+ years of experienceAbout the Role

We are seeking a Technology Project Manager with a strong technical background to drive

execution of key technology initiatives, including AI, BI, Cloud migration and data lake projects.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in technology delivery, has transitioned

into project/vendor management, and can effectively coordinate between internal stakeholders

and external partners.

Job Responsibilities / Deliverables

• Technology Roadmap Execution: Translate Rubicon's digital strategy into actionable project plans for AI, BI, cloud, and data lake initiatives.
• Architecture & Standards Alignment: Ensure all data and AI systems adhere to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the central coordinator between Finance, SupplyChain, Regulatory, and IT teams to capture requirements and align priorities.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Lead RFPs, evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage ongoing relationships to ensure delivery quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Innovation & AI Use Cases: Identify opportunities to embed AI/ML into business processes (e.g., predictive analytics, automation, anomaly detection).
• Change Management & Adoption: Drive user onboarding, training, and communication to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and tools.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Develop dashboards and KPIs to track project progress, resource utilization, and business impact.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks, create mitigation plans, and escalate issues to leadership when needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Establish feedback loops to refine processes, optimize data pipelines, and improve BI dashboards over time.5. Facilitate the execution of Confidentiality Disclosure Agreements (CDA) to enable data sharing.
  
  

Qualifications & Pre-Requisites

• 7+ years of professional experience in technology projects.
• Strong technical foundation preferably started career as a software developer.
• Proven track record in vendor management and technology procurement projects.
• Hands-on experience in projects involving:
• Data Lakes / Data Platforms
• Business Intelligence (BI) systems
• Cloud migration (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exposure to AI/ML project implementations is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Prior experience in data engineering or BI consulting environments.
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business-friendly language.Additional notes
• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge technology initiatives in pharma and life sciences.
• Work closely with leadership to shape Rubicon's digital transformation journey.