Technical Programme Manager

23 hours ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time


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.

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