Senior Technical Project Manager – Data, AI, Analytics and Platform Operations
Core
Lead planning, execution, governance, and delivery of complex AI, data engineering, and analytics platforms for Novartis.
Role type
Senior Technical Project Manager (AI/Data/Analytics)
Builds
AI and data initiatives, data pipelines, ML models, analytics tools, and AI capabilities
Domain
Life sciences / Healthcare / AI & Data
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Program/project management, AI/ML initiative delivery, MLOps understanding, data engineering knowledge, cloud ecosystem familiarity, risk management, stakeholder alignment, Agile/Scrum facilitation, technical program planning
Preferred skills
Healthcare/life science domain experience, PMP/Scrum Master/Program Management certifications
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Jira, Confluence
Responsibilities
Define program scope, roadmap, milestones, and success metrics; Lead end-to-end delivery ensuring timelines and quality; Manage governance, risks, and dependencies; Partner with product managers, engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders; Translate business problems into structured technical program plans; Ensure data readiness, quality, and smooth model lifecycle processes; Support responsible AI principles and compliance; Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; Manage scope changes and evaluate impact; Provide regular program updates to leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC