Project Manager
Persistent Systems
3 - 5 years
Pune
Posted: 17/02/2026
Job Description
About Position:
A Scrumfocused Project Manager responsible for driving Agile delivery, coordinating Data Lake enhancements, and ensuring highquality, efficient project execution.
- Role: Project Manager
- Location: All Persistent Locations
- Experience: 10+ years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Understand the data landscape and technical deliverables for development/enhancement projects in the Data Lake.
- Work closely with stakeholders to thoroughly understand business requirements and support estimation activities.
- Facilitate and coordinate Agile Scrum processes within the organization.
- Drive work effectively and efficiently across teams.
- Guide and coach teams on Agile and Scrum principles, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Ensure seamless collaboration within crossfunctional teams to deliver highquality outcomes.
- Partner with the Product Owner/Developer to prioritize and manage the product backlog.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including:
- Daily Standups
- Sprint Planning
- Sprint Reviews
- Sprint Retrospectives
- Identify, analyze, and remove impediments to maintain progress.
- Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback loops.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to stakeholders.
- Track KPIs and Agile metrics to ensure timely delivery of highquality solutions.
- Ensure adherence to Scrum framework and Agile principles throughout the project lifecycle.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager.
- Strong understanding of Agile Scrum principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including experience managing international clients).
- Strong problemsolving and analytical abilities.
- Proven ability to lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies.
- General conceptual understanding of programming and database querying.
- Ability to work collaboratively in crossfunctional environments.
- Handson experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or similar).
- SAFe Certification
- Kanban Certification
- Data Lake Certification
- Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, agile environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent
"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."
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