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.