Project Manager (Data Migration)

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a critical Databricks migration project in Portsmouth. The role will involve leading a data migration initiative, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring effective delivery of projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management and data governance with a hands-on approach to drive success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering data migration or modernisation projects.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms like Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end migration of multiple data platforms.
• Managing timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Delivering a robust, scalable data environment.

Skills

Project Management

Data Migration

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Delivery-Focused Approach

Tools

AZURE

AWS

Snowflake

Databricks

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Client:

MRJ Recruitment

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, 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.