Project Manager (Data Migration)

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager to spearhead a critical data migration project to the Databricks platform. This remote role requires experienced professionals who can deliver projects effectively, manage stakeholders, and ensure alignment across teams. The position offers the chance to play a key role in the organization's data strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading data migration or modernization projects.
• Strong skills in project management and communication.
• Background in cloud platforms such as Databricks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end migration of data platforms to Databricks.
• Manage timelines, risks, and dependencies across platforms.
• Ensure communication across tech, data, and business teams.

Skills

Project Management

Data Migration

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Governance Principles

Communication

Tools

AZURE

AWS

Snowflake

Databricks

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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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.