Technical Programme Manager - Data Migration

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Technical Programme Manager for data migration projects. The role requires coordinating data cleansing, mapping, transformation, and validation while aligning with business objectives and technical requirements.

You will lead planning, resource allocation, and milestone tracking, ensuring on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder management and PM tool proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project/programme management with a focus on data migration.
• Proven track record of large-scale data migration in technical environments.
• Strong understanding of data management, ETL, data warehousing, and governance.
• Experience with data migration tools: Informatica, Talend, SAP Data Services.
• PM methodologies (Agile/Waterfall); PMP or PRINCE2 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of data migration projects with business and technical alignment.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders across IT and business units.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including resources, timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for data cleansing, mapping, transformation, and validation.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies affecting delivery and quality.
• Monitor progress, track KPIs, and report updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to PM best practices and methodologies throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement migration strategies and tools.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and support to project teams to foster high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

PM Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Informatica

Talend

SAP Data Services

Job description

Technical Programme Manager - Data Migration

About the job Technical Programme Manager - Data Migration

CONTRACT ROLE

Description: We are seeking a seasoned Technical Programme Manager with extensive experience in managing data migration projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical environments, particularly in data management, transformation, and migration. This role requires a proactive leader who can effectively coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure successful delivery of complex data migration initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of data migration projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, including data owners, IT teams, and business units.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams to execute data migration activities, including data cleansing, mapping, transformation, and validation.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies that may impact project delivery or quality.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices, standards, and methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement data migration strategies, tools, and solutions.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or programme management, with a focus on data migration projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale data migration initiatives in technical environments.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, practices, and technologies, including ETL processes, data warehousing, and data governance.
• Experience with data migration tools and platforms, such as Informatica, Talend, or SAP Data Services.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, results-oriented approach to project delivery.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.