Description :

Job Title : Technical Project Manager (AI, Data & Cloud)

Location : Kochi - Hybrid

Job Type : Full-time

Experience : 10+ years

Job Summary :

We are hiring a Technical Project Manager who can code, architect, and build not just coordinate. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who has grown from developer or solution architect into delivery leadership.

The ideal candidate will own end-to-end technical delivery, actively participate in architecture decisions, code reviews, and solution design, and lead teams building scalable, cloud-native, AI- and data-driven systems.

If you have experience delivering AI, data analytics, or ML-enabled platforms alongside strong engineering practices, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities :

- Own technical delivery end to end planning, architecture, sprint execution, QA, deployment, and post-release stability.

- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, cloud-ready solutions, including AI and data analytics components.

- Collaborate with engineering teams to design system architecture, APIs, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

- Actively step in hands-on when needed performing architecture reviews, prototyping, PoCs, code reviews, and contributing technically to unblock teams and ensure delivery.

- Act as the technical escalation point for engineering, DevOps, QA, data, and product teams.

- Lead delivery of AI/ML, data analytics, or reporting solutions, ensuring performance, reliability, and data integrity.

- Implement and enforce Agile/Scrum practices that deliver real business value at speed.

- Create and maintain project plans, technical documentation, risk logs, and delivery metrics.

- Work closely with clients, stakeholders, and leadership to align business objectives with technical execution.

Minimum Requirements :

- 10+ years of IT experience, with 3+ years in project, delivery, or technical program management.

- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technology (B.Tech / BE / BS in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related technical discipline) is mandatory

- Strong technical background with prior experience as a Developer, Solution Architect, or Tech Lead.

- Proven ability to design systems, review code, and understand full-stack architecture (hands-on experience is a strong plus).

- Experience delivering AI, data analytics, or data-driven platforms, including dashboards, analytics pipelines, or ML-enabled features.

- Solid understanding of data architectures, such as data warehouses, data lakes, ETL/ELT pipelines, and analytics workflows.

- AWS Cloud Certification (minimum : AWS Cloud Practitioner; Associate or Professional preferred).

- Experience with modern tech stacks :

- Backend : Node.js, Python, Java, .NET

- Frontend : React, Angular, Vue

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).

- Experience working with DevOps and MLOps workflows is a strong plus.

- Proficiency in Agile methodologies, with hands-on use of Jira, Azure DevOps (ADO), or similar tools.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills able to bridge business, engineering, and data teams.

- Experience working directly with US-based clients and stakeholders, including overlap with US time zones and participation in technical discussions, planning, and delivery governance.

Nice to Have :

- Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) or analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).

- Exposure to big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery).

- Familiarity with multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP).

- Experience with microservices, serverless architecture, and event-driven systems.

- Background in product development environments or startup culture.

- Experience in budgeting, resource planning, and delivery forecasting.

- Prior experience delivering solutions in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Utilities domains, including data platforms, analytics, operational systems, or digital transformation initiatives.

What We Offer :

- Work on impactful, AI- and data-driven projects with real engineering ownership.

- A team of strong developers, architects, data engineers, and PMs who value tech-first leadership.

- Performance-based growth with opportunities to move into senior leadership roles.

- Flexible work culture focused on outcomes, quality, and delivery excellence.