Program Manager

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

# Program ManagerApply**Job#: 3051268****Job Description:**Program Manager**Location:** Deerfield, Illinois (Onsite)Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate a highly visible enterprise data modernization initiative focused on the final stages of a Hadoop-to-Databricks migration. This individual will play a key role in driving execution, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring a safe and seamless transition with minimal business disruption. The program has executive visibility and may expand to support additional legacy data and system modernization efforts.Key Responsibilities* Lead the planning and execution of Hadoop decommissioning activities following migration to Databricks.* Develop comprehensive project schedules, execution plans, and risk mitigation strategies.* Coordinate the completion of decommissioning checklists, dependencies, and validation activities.* Manage integrations and downstream systems currently connected to Hadoop and oversee transition activities.* Drive accountability across technical teams to improve delivery timelines and execution consistency.* Facilitate communication with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.* Identify and mitigate risks related to outages, service disruptions, and migration-related incidents.* Perform capacity planning and resource management across multiple teams and workstreams.* Take a hands-on approach by building plans, managing day-to-day execution activities, and driving outcomes.* Establish structure and governance where processes have historically been self-managed.Required Qualifications* 10+ years of Program Management experience leading large-scale technology initiatives.* Proven ability to build detailed project plans and drive successful execution.* Strong experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing dependencies.* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with executive leadership.* Experience handling complex programs involving multiple technical teams and competing priorities.* Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.* Experience with project tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.* Demonstrated ability to ask the right questions, remove roadblocks, and connect teams to achieve business objectives.Preferred Qualifications* Experience supporting Legacy data platform migrations.* Familiarity with Hadoop and Databricks environments.* Experience with legacy data modernization and decommissioning initiatives.* Knowledge of Azure DevOps (ADO).* Prior experience leading infrastructure, cloud, or enterprise technology transformation programs. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Deerfield, IL, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 18, 2026**Pay Range:** $80 - $90 per hour