Project Analyst – AI/ML & Innovation

Overview

Plan and coordinate complex AI/ML software projects across cross-functional teams, moving innovative AI solutions from concept to production through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

What you'll do

• Lead the planning and delivery of AI/ML software projects using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or hybrid methodologies aligned with the NPI framework.
• Track progress against the project roadmap and highlight schedule, scope, or resource risks.
• Track and report functional project management KPIs: On-Time Delivery, savings tracker accuracy, business impact, and AI success metrics defined during PoC or MvP phases.
• Partner with Product Owners and software delivery teams to maintain a healthy, prioritized backlog.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support alignment between sprint-level delivery and overall NPI project milestones.
• Identify, track, and manage project-level risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies.
• Support mitigation actions related to data readiness, model development, software integration, and deployment scalability.
• Proactively escalate risks and coordinate the resolution process to ensure project outcomes are not compromised.
• Maintain a rigorous risk register to ensure project success in terms of business impact, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Act as the central point of coordination between technical delivery teams and business stakeholders.
• Track and communicate project progress, performance metrics, and financial status to leadership.
• Facilitate project meetings, action tracking, and rigorous follow-ups.
• Own project reporting including OTD, business impact, and backlog.
• Track, capture, and validate project-related savings in coordination with Product Owners, Business Leaders, and Finance.
• Support continuous improvement of Agile project execution and software delivery practices within the Innovation function.
• Lead teams in identifying process enhancements and implementing lessons learned from previous NPI cycles.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management within a software, digital, or data-driven environment.
• Proven experience with project management tools: JIRA, Azure DevOps.
• Experience with the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid) and traditional NPI/Stage-Gate processes.
• Proven ability to manage and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.

Details

• Location: Chennai.
• Relocation assistance provided.