We have new opening for the Project Lead – Data Lakehouse Platform
Following is a requirement for a Chennai based resource. Our preference would be on 6 months - 1 year contract.
Experience -10+ yrs
Location- Chennai
Notice Period- Immediate -30 Days
Open Budget
Please Note - Data Lakehouse Architecture Experience is mandatory
It is Fixed Term Contract Position for 6 Months - 1yr
Job Title: Project Lead – Data Lakehouse Platform
Experience: 10+ years
Role Overview:
We are looking for a project Lead to support the PMO function for a Data Lakehouse platform. The role requires strong hands-on experience in on-prem infrastructure, platform deployment, and coordination across technology, security, and operations teams. The incumbent will play a key role by working with the client and the SI (implementation partner).
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the primary interface between business (client) and SI (implementation partner) / OEMs
Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams on data ingestion, storage, processing, and consumption layers
Ensure alignment with business requirements, regulatory, security, and compliance requirements (especially in BFSI context)
Track milestones, manage dependencies, and proactively mitigate risks/issues
Support vendor coordination, performance tracking, and deliverable validation
Prepare executive-level dashboards, status reports, and steering committee updates
Required Skills & Experience:
10+ years of experience in IT program/project management, preferably in BFSI
Strong understanding of Data Lakehouse concepts (e.g., data ingestion, metadata, governance, distributed processing)
Experience in managing on-prem or hybrid data platforms (e.g., Hadoop ecosystem, Spark, Presto/Trino, Iceberg/Delta)
Proven ability to manage large-scale, multi-vendor programs
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Familiarity with data governance, security frameworks, and regulatory expectations in banking
PMP / PRINCE2 or equivalent certification preferred
Preferred Attributes:
Prior experience with Public Sector / Government banking environments
Ability to balance technical depth with business outcomes