Job Description
Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data & AI Project Manager with Scrum Master capabilities to drive delivery of advanced data, analytics, and AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine strong Agile program management, stakeholder communication, and technical understanding of data platforms and AI solutions, along with hands-on expertise in Jira for agile delivery management.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Program Management
Lead end-to-end delivery of Data Engineering, BI, and AI/ML initiatives
Define project scope, goals, timelines, and resource allocation
Manage multiple concurrent projects ensuring quality, timelines, and budget adherence
Drive risk management, issue resolution, and dependency tracking
Scrum Master Responsibilities
Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives
Ensure adherence to Agile/Scrum best practices
Remove team impediments and foster a high-performing team culture
Track sprint progress, velocity, and continuous improvement metrics
Required Skills & Qualifications
Core Skills
10+ years in IT delivery/project management, with at least 3+ years in Data & AI initiatives
Strong experience as a Scrum Master (Certified Scrum Master preferred)
Deep hands-on experience with Jira (mandatory)
Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to handle ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Leadership and team mentoring capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: CSM / PSM / SAFe Agile / PMP
Experience in AI-driven products or GenAI initiatives
Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for data/ML projects
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Project & Program Management
Lead end-to-end delivery of Data Engineering, BI, and AI/ML initiatives
Define project scope, goals, timelines, and resource allocation
Manage multiple concurrent projects ensuring quality, timelines, and budget adherence
Drive risk management, issue resolution, and dependency tracking
Scrum Master Responsibilities
Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives
Ensure adherence to Agile/Scrum best practices
Remove team impediments and foster a high-performing team culture
Track sprint progress, velocity, and continuous improvement metrics
Qualifications
ABOUT US
At Zensar, we're experience-led everything. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.
Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we're a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.
We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
