[Hiring] Project Manager @Zensar

Role Description

We are looking for a seasoned Program/Project Manager with strong Insurance domain expertise and a solid Data Engineering background to lead large-scale data transformation and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will drive delivery excellence across data platforms, ensure alignment with business objectives, and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Delivery Management
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of data engineering and analytics projects within the insurance domain.
  • Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
  • Manage program governance, including status reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Drive Agile/Scrum or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Insurance Domain Alignment
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders across Claims, Policy, Underwriting, Billing, and Finance functions.
  • Translate insurance business requirements into data engineering solutions and roadmaps.
• Data Engineering Leadership
  • Oversee design and implementation of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehouses/data lakes.
  • Guide teams working on cloud platforms (Snowflake, DBT and AWS).
  • Ensure data quality, governance, lineage, and security standards are maintained.
• Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Act as the primary interface for client stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust.
  • Manage expectations, escalations, and change requests effectively.
  • Present executive-level updates and drive decision-making forums.
• Team Leadership & Delivery Excellence
  • Manage cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, architects, and QA teams.
  • Drive resource planning, utilization, and performance management.
  • Establish KPIs such as defect density, data accuracy, SLA adherence, and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience in IT, with:
  • 5+ years in project/program management.
  • Strong exposure to insurance domain (mandatory).
  • Hands-on experience in data engineering / data platforms.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Data Engineering concepts (ETL/ELT, Data Warehousing, Data Lake).
• Cloud platforms: AWS, GLUE etc.
• Tools: Snowflake, SQL, Python, Amazon Kinesis.

Domain Knowledge

• Deep understanding of Insurance processes (Claims, Policy, Underwriting, Billing).
• Regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Guidewire, or InsuranceNow ecosystems.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• High level of ownership and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in PMP, Agile/Scrum (CSM/SAFe) or cloud platforms.
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven data transformation initiatives.