Data Modernization Program Manager — Hadoop to Databricks

Apex Systems; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) program

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead an enterprise data modernization initiative, focusing on finalizing Hadoop-to-Databricks migration on-site in Deerfield, IL. The role requires coordinating multiple teams, driving risk mitigation, and ensuring minimal business disruption during the transition.

You will oversee decommissioning activities, maintain governance, and report to senior leadership while aligning stakeholders across IT and business lines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Program Management experience leading large-scale technology initiatives.
• Ability to build detailed project plans and drive execution.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing dependencies.
• Experience with executive stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of Hadoop decommissioning post-migration to Databricks.
• Develop comprehensive project schedules, execution plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate decommissioning checklists, dependencies, and validation activities.
• Manage integrations and downstream systems connected to Hadoop and oversee transition activities.
• Drive accountability across technical teams to improve delivery timelines.
• Facilitate communication with senior leadership and executives.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to outages and migration incidents.
• Perform capacity planning and resource management across teams.
• Hands-on approach to build plans and drive day-to-day execution.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional coordination

Executive stakeholder management

Project planning

Azure DevOps/Jira

Hadoop to Databricks migration

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead an enterprise data modernization initiative, focusing on finalizing Hadoop-to-Databricks migration on-site in Deerfield, IL. The role requires coordinating multiple teams, driving risk mitigation, and ensuring minimal business disruption during the transition.

You will oversee decommissioning activities, maintain governance, and report to senior leadership while aligning stakeholders across IT and business lines.