Program Manager

Persistent Systems; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage for family

Hybrid work options

Accessible facilities for employees with disabilities

Talent development initiatives

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the cloud data modernization initiative focusing on Teradata to Databricks migration. The successful candidate will manage program governance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery milestones are met. Candidates with 15-25 years of program management experience specifically in data transformations are encouraged to apply. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 15-25 years of program and project management experience in large-scale data transformation.
• Proven experience managing Teradata migrations to modern platforms.
• Hands-on experience or strong technical understanding of cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management of cloud data modernization initiative.
• Collaborate with teams to plan migration strategy and delivery milestones.
• Define and drive program governance with metrics and reporting.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Data transformation

Agile methodologies

Teradata migration

Cloud platforms (Azure)

Data engineering

Communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Program Manager who can lead end-to-end program management of the cloud data modernization initiative, including defining and driving program governance with clear metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.

Role

• Role: Program Manager


• Experience: 20+ Years


• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You\'ll Do

• Lead end-to-end program management of the cloud data modernization initiative, focusing on Teradata to Databricks migration.


• Collaborate with architects, data engineers, and cloud teams to plan migration strategy, roadmap, and delivery milestones.


• Define and drive program governance with metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.


• Coordinate with stakeholders across business, infrastructure, and data teams to ensure alignment on timelines, priorities, and dependencies.


• Ensure robust risk and issue management with proactive mitigations.


• Manage multiple workstreams including data ingestion, ETL/ELT modernization, data quality, security, and compliance.


• Partner with vendor teams and system integrators to manage third-party deliverables and performance.


• Drive Agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies across program teams.


• Ensure adherence to cloud best practices, data security standards, and enterprise architectural guidelines.


• Report program health, status, and risks to executive leadership in a structured and actionable format.

Expertise You\'ll Bring

• 15-25 years of program and project management experience in large-scale data transformation or modernization initiatives.


• Proven experience managing Teradata migrations to modern platforms like Databricks.


• Hands-on experience or strong technical understanding of cloud platforms (Azure) and cloud-native data ecosystems.


• Deep knowledge of data engineering and analytics pipelines, including ETL/ELT, Spark, SQL, and modern data lakehouse architectures.


• Strong background in stakeholder management, budget oversight, and vendor governance.


• Excellent understanding of Agile, Scrum, and/or SAFe delivery methodologies.


• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.


• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, etc.) is a plus.


• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar.


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.


• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.


• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents.


• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours.


• Accessible facilities and assistive technologies for employees with disabilities.


• Inclusive environment and support for specific accessibility needs during the application process or employment.

EEO Statement

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

For more detail, please contact – Shanmugam N ([e-mail])

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