Project Manager (Data Migration)

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a critical data migration project using Databricks. This role requires a hands-on approach to lead the consolidation of data from multiple platforms, ensuring alignment across teams and delivering a scalable environment that supports strategic decisions. Candidates should have proven project management skills and familiarity with cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing data migration or modernisation projects.
• Strong project management skills and comfort owning delivery.
• Ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end migration of multiple data platforms to Databricks.
• Manage timelines, risks, and dependencies across different data sources.
• Deliver a robust, scalable single data environment for decision-making.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Governance

Communication

Tools

AZURE

AWS

Databricks

Snowflake

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Project Manager (Contract/Interim)

• Project: Data Migration (Single source of truth)
• Location: Remote
• Duration: 6months
• Start Date: ASAP

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact Databricks migration project, consolidating data from multiple platforms into a single source of truth. This is a critical programme for our business, and we need someone who can hit the ground running.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the end-to-end migration of a number of data platforms to our new Databricks platform, working with multiple data teams and stakeholders.
• Managing timelines, risks, and dependencies across different data sources and platforms.
• Ensuring clear communication and alignment across tech, data, and business teams.
• Delivering a robust, scalable single data environment that underpins strategic decision-making.
• Proven experience delivering data migration or modernisation projects, ideally involving Databricks or similar cloud-based platforms.
• Strong project management skills – you’re comfortable owning delivery and keeping complex programmes on track.
• Ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders with confidence.
• A hands-on, delivery-focused approach – this role is about getting things done.
• Experience with AZURE, AWS, Snowflake, or legacy data warehouse platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance or architecture principles.

We are looking to move quickly on this one. Please send your profile and one of the MRJ team will be in touch.