Technical Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead large‑scale data migration and transformation programmes within our Azure‑based cloud environment. The role combines strategic programme oversight with hands‑on technical guidance to ensure successful delivery across Agile, Waterfall or hybrid models.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute and govern end‑to‑end data migration and legacy modernisation initiatives, including on‑prem to cloud transitions.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary teams and coordinate with stakeholders at executive level to align scope, timelines and budgets.
• Drive adoption of Azure services such as Databricks, Data Factory/Synapse, Data Lake and DevOps pipelines.
• Implement cloud migration frameworks, cost‑optimization and governance practices.
• Oversee data validation, reconciliation and parallel‑run strategies to ensure data integrity.

Required profile

• 12–18 years of IT experience with at least 8 years in delivery or programme management.
• Proven track record delivering large‑scale data migration or transformation programmes.
• Strong experience with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery models.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Required skills

• Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake (ADLS), Azure DevOps.
• Cloud migration frameworks, cost optimisation, cloud governance.
• Data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT processes.
• Legacy modernisation (e.g., Cloudera, on‑prem to cloud).
• Data validation, reconciliation, parallel‑run strategies.
• Spark, SQL, pipeline development, distributed data processing frameworks.
• API integrations and microservices architectures.