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Project Manager (Data Migration)

Project Manager (Data Migration)

Posted 2 weeks ago by MRJ Recruitment on Linkedin

Job Description: The role of Project Manager focuses on leading a critical data migration project to consolidate multiple data platforms into a single source of truth using Databricks. The position requires an experienced professional who can manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication effectively. The contract is for six months and is remote, emphasizing a hands-on approach to project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data migration and project management within cloud-based environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the end-to-end migration of data platforms to the Databricks platform.
  • 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 for strategic decision-making.

Skills Required:

  • Proven experience in delivering data migration or modernization projects.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to keep complex programs on track.
  • Ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders confidently.
  • Hands-on, delivery-focused approach.
  • Experience with AZURE, AWS, Snowflake, or legacy data warehouse platforms.
  • Knowledge of data governance or architecture principles.

Salary (Rate): £65.00 daily

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Project Manager | Business Change (Contract/Interim)

Project: Data Migration (Single source of truth)

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £550 per day (inside IR35)

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.

We’re looking for:

  • 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.

Rate:

£65 Per hour

Location:

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

IR35 Status:

Inside

Remote Status:

Remote

Industry:

IT

Seniority Level:

Mid-Level

Job Description: The role of Project Manager focuses on leading a critical data migration project to consolidate multiple data platforms into a single source of truth using Databricks. The position requires an experienced professional who can manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder communication effectively. The contract is for six months and is remote, emphasizing a hands-on approach to project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data migration and project management within cloud-based environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the end-to-end migration of data platforms to the Databricks platform.
  • 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 for strategic decision-making.

Skills Required:

  • Proven experience in delivering data migration or modernization projects.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to keep complex programs on track.
  • Ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders confidently.
  • Hands-on, delivery-focused approach.
  • Experience with AZURE, AWS, Snowflake, or legacy data warehouse platforms.
  • Knowledge of data governance or architecture principles.

Salary (Rate): £65.00 daily

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Project Manager | Business Change (Contract/Interim)

Project: Data Migration (Single source of truth)

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £550 per day (inside IR35)

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.

We’re looking for:

  • 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.

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