People Analytics Project Management & Data Analytics Lead
Hyderabad, India
Sanofi
Sanofi pushes scientific boundaries to develop breakthrough medicines and vaccines. We chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.Role: People Analytics Project Management & Data Analytics Lead
Location: Hyderabad
Summary:
We are looking for a strategic and experienced in People Analytics domain Project Management & Data Analytics individual to lead and oversee enterprise-wide data-driven projects. This role is responsible for driving the execution of complex, high-impact analytics initiatives by combining strong project leadership with deep analytical thinking. The ideal candidate will play a key role in influencing data strategy, optimizing performance, and delivering business outcomes through actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
Lead the development and execution of the data analytics project roadmap aligned with business priorities.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on analytics capability development and data-driven decision-making.
Champion a data-driven culture and partner with business leaders to drive adoption of insights.
Project & Program Management
Oversee multiple high-value analytics and digital transformation programs across departments.
Define program scope, milestones, budgets, risks, and governance structures.
Ensure timely delivery of projects, managing dependencies, and resolving conflicts across cross-functional teams.
Analytics Oversight
Collaborate with data science, BI, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality dashboards, models, and insights.
Translate complex analytical outcomes into executive-level narratives and business recommendations.
Monitor KPIs and ensure analytics projects deliver measurable business value.
Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with Digital, business units, and external partners.
Foster alignment between analytics initiatives and overall business transformation goals.
Required Skills & Experience:
10+ years of experience in project/program management, with 5+ years in data/analytics or digital transformation.
Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Deep understanding of data lifecycle, BI, and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, Snowflake, etc.).
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect data initiatives to operational and financial outcomes.
Expertise in PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Lean, or PMI standards).
Exceptional communication, executive reporting, and stakeholder influencing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, or related field (MBA a plus).
Experience in enterprise data platform rollouts, AI/ML adoption, or analytics center of excellence (CoE) models.
Industry knowledge in FMCG / Healthcare
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Tags: Agile Data Analytics Data strategy Engineering KPIs Machine Learning Power BI Python Scrum Snowflake SQL Tableau
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