Project Manager (Data Migration)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Project Manager for a critical data migration project. The role involves leading the migration to Databricks, managing complex timelines, and interacting with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in data migration, excellent project management skills, and familiarity with cloud platforms like Databricks and AWS.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data migration or modernization projects.
• Strong project management skills to keep complex programs on track.
• Ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Data Migration

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Governance

Tools

Databricks

AZURE

AWS

Snowflake

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Project Manager (Data Migration), watford, hertfordshire

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Client:

MRJ Recruitment

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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.