Senior IT Project Manager (Hadoop / Cloudera Migration)

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior IT Project Manager for a Hadoop/Cloudera migration

• Work model: 100% remote

• Project length: Long-term

Description

Lead a large-scale vendor replacement and platform migration initiative within a Hadoop/Cloudera environment. This strategic role focuses on leadership, stakeholder management, and successful delivery of complex data platform transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate vendor transition activities as Project Manager

• Plan and manage project delivery (timelines, resources, dependencies, and risks)

• Drive project execution for predictable, successful delivery

• Manage project budget, financial forecasting, and cost control

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks and issues (escalate as needed)

• Facilitate project meetings and coordinate cross-functional teams

• Prepare status reports and Steering Committee (SteerCo) presentations

• Promote delivery culture and project management best practices

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and executive leadership

Requirements

• 10+ years of Project Management experience in IT environments

• Proven track record in large-scale Hadoop/Cloudera migrations or vendor replacement projects

• Experience managing complex enterprise transformation initiatives

• Excellent risk and issue management

• Strong analytical skills to turn complex information into clear business insights

• Exceptional stakeholder and executive stakeholder management

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a business-critical transformation program

• International project environment

• High visibility across senior leadership teams

• Long-term cooperation on a strategic initiative