Senior IT Project Manager

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior IT Project Manager
• Focus: Vendor transition and Big Data platform migration
• Environment: Large-scale Hadoop/Cloudera
• Delivery: End-to-end project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting

Description

Lead a strategic vendor transition and platform migration project within a complex Big Data environment. You will take end-to-end ownership of delivery, coordinating technical and business teams while managing timelines, budget, risks, dependencies, and senior stakeholders. Previous experience leading a large-scale Hadoop or Cloudera migration or vendor replacement initiative is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a strategic vendor transition and platform migration project within a complex Big Data environment
• Take end-to-end ownership of project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery
• Manage project timelines, milestones, dependencies, resources, and delivery commitments
• Own project budget management, financial planning, and forecasting
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical project challenges
• Coordinate collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and other project participants
• Track project progress and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders and governance bodies
• Prepare and present project status updates, management reports, and Steering Committee materials
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear ownership of actions and deliverables
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate activities throughout the transition process
• Drive structured project governance and support predictable, high-quality delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior IT Project Manager leading complex technology transformation projects
• Hands-on project management experience with a large-scale Hadoop and/or Cloudera platform migration or vendor replacement
• Strong understanding of Big Data platforms and related technology environments
• Experience managing complex vendor transitions and vendor relationships
• Strong project planning, coordination, and end-to-end delivery management skills
• Hands-on experience with budget management, financial planning, and forecasting
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience with senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Experience preparing and presenting materials for Steering Committees and governance bodies
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Previous project delivery experience within banking or financial services
• Native-level Polish and professional proficiency in English

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.