Agile Project Manager (EDW) at GSSTech Group

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agile Delivery, Scrum Ceremonies, Project Budget Management, Dependency Mitigation, Data Lifecycle Management, PySpark, Informatica Suite, Cloudera Data Platform, Tableau, Power BI, Data Governance, High Performance Drive, Stakeholder Management, EDW Expertise, Agile Metrics, Capacity Planning

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

We are seeking a seasoned Agile Project Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) projects. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between complex data engineering and business strategy, managing high-stakes delivery within the banking sector. You will be responsible for navigating the full data lifecycle, from ingestion to advanced visualization, while maintaining strict financial and dependency controls. Key Responsibilities 1. Agile Delivery & Governance Lead end-to-end implementation of Enterprise Data Warehouse projects using Agile methodologies. Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives). Manage and track project budgets, ensuring financial transparency and ROI. Identify, track, and mitigate cross-team dependencies and technical blockers. 2. Technical Project Oversight Supervise data management workflows and the end-to-end data lifecycle within the EDW. Oversee development efforts involving PySpark or the Informatica Suite (BDM). Manage projects hosted on the Cloudera Data Platform (CDP). Drive the delivery of actionable insights through visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. 3. Strategic Alignment (Good to Have) Manage specialized projects involving AI, Machine Learning, and Advanced Analytics. Oversee the development of Python-based data models for Risk, Finance, Retail, and Corporate business units. Implement and monitor Data Governance frameworks across the organizational data landscape. Core CompetenciesBehavioural Drives High Performance: Sets clear, challenging goals for the squad and ensures efficient, on-time delivery of data increments. Stakeholder Management: Maintains professional relationships with banking stakeholders, ensuring alignment between IT and business units. Agility & Innovation: Adapts quickly to changing regulatory requirements or shifting business priorities in the financial sector. Technical (Must Have) EDW Expertise: Proven track record in Banking/Financial domain data projects. Tools: Deep familiarity with PySpark, Informatica BDM, and Cloudera (CDP). Agile Metrics: Expert in tracking Velocity, Burn-down charts, and Capacity planning. Qualifications & Experience Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, IT, Data Science, or Finance. Experience: Minimum 5 years of specific Agile Project Management experience. Certification: PMP, CSM, or SAFe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the end-to-end implementation of Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) projects using Agile methodologies, which includes facilitating all Scrum ceremonies and managing project budgets and cross-team dependencies. The manager will also supervise technical aspects like data workflows, development using PySpark or Informatica, and delivery of insights via visualization tools.