Job Title: Project Manager – Data Engineering Location: Pune (with travel to the Middle East as required) Experience: 7–10 Years Employment Type: Full-time --- About the Role We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Project Manager in Data Engineering who can lead the end-to-end delivery of data pipeline projects across Azure and AWS environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical depth in data engineering along with client-facing and project execution capabilities. --- Key Responsibilities · Lead and manage multiple data engineering projects across Azure and AWS ecosystems. · Gather client requirements and translate them into technical specifications and delivery roadmaps. · Design, oversee, and ensure successful implementation of scalable data pipelines, ETL processes, and data integration workflows. · Collaborate with internal data engineers, BI developers, and client stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. · Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and cost constraints. · Identify project risks, dependencies, and proactively resolve issues. · Own the client relationship from initiation to delivery – conduct regular check-ins, demos, and retrospectives. · Stay updated on emerging tools and best practices in the data engineering space and recommend their adoption. · Lead sprint planning, resource allocation, and tracking using Agile or hybrid methodologies. --- Required Skills & Experience · 7–10 years of total experience in data engineering and project delivery. · Strong experience in Azure Data Services – Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Data Lake, etc. · Working knowledge of AWS data tools such as Glue, Redshift, S3, and Lambda functions. · Good understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and pipeline orchestration. · Experience with tools such as Talend, Airflow, DBT, or other orchestration platforms is a plus. · Proven track record of managing enterprise data projects from requirement gathering to deployment. · Client-facing experience with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. · Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, MS Project). --- Preferred Qualifications · Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. · PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus. · Experience working with Middle East clients is an added advantage. · Exposure to modern data platforms, real-time data processing, or big data tools is a plus. --- Additional Details · This is a Pune-based role with expected travel to Middle East locations based on project needs. · Should be open to handling cross-functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously. Show more Show less