Project Manager - Data

ZipRecruiter; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead a significant data migration project from on-premises ERP systems to a modern Azure cloud environment. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the data migration process, ensuring accuracy and integrity while managing stakeholder communications. Your expertise in data mapping and ETL processes will be essential in identifying potential issues early and mitigating risks. If you have a passion for driving transformation and a keen eye for data structure, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing data migration projects involving ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of data mapping and system transition challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead data migration process from legacy systems to Azure-based ERP.
• Identify potential migration issues and work with stakeholders to mitigate risk.

Skills

Data Migration Management

Data Mapping

Stakeholder Communication

ETL Processes

Documentation Skills

Tools

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager - Data

Location: Derby (2-3 days onsite per week)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

About the role

We’re working with a client currently undertaking a large-scale IT transformation, moving from on-premises ERP systems (SAP-based) to a modern Azure cloud ERP environment.

To support this journey, they are looking for a Project Manager to lead and manage the change, make sure they do not loose sight of any data.

What Will You Do?

• Interview Data owners to understand and specify what data is important in existing systems.
• Map and define existing data across a multiple systems and applications.
• Support the data migration process from legacy systems to Azure-based ERP, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance throughout.
• Identify potential migration issues early, and work with stakeholders to mitigate risk.
• Oversee ETL activity, ensuring data is properly extracted, transformed, and loaded into the new environment (not hands-on but overseeing/understanding this process).
• Visualise and model data flows using tools like Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel to provide clarity and structure.

What You Need to Be Successful?

• Proven experience managing data migration projects, ideally involving ERP systems and Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of data mapping, and the challenges involved in system transitions.
• Experience working with stakeholders across the business, especially data owners and technical teams.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills — comfortable using Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel to create clear visuals and plans.
• A good grasp of ETL processes and data lifecycle management
• Background in ERP migrations (especially SAP to Azure) is highly desirable.

If you're passionate about driving transformation and have a sharp eye for data, structure, and process — we want to hear from you.