Project Manager (Data Migration)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a critical data migration project to Databricks. The successful candidate will manage multiple data sources, ensuring robust communication and effective delivery. This role requires strong project management skills and an ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering data migration or modernisation projects.
• Experience with Databricks or similar cloud-based platforms is ideal.
• Hands-on, delivery-focused approach required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Data Migration

Databricks

AZURE

AWS

Snowflake

Data Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

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MRJ Recruitment

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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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.