Job Title: Data Migration Project Manager
Location: New York, NY - Hybrid (Tues, Wed, Thur)
Duration:  18 months
 
Hiring Manager Call Notes

Project Overview

·       The project involves migrating a legacy data and reporting platform to a target state platform.

·       It’s a Data & BI (Business Intelligence) initiative.

·       Migration involves:

• • Legacy: Cognos, Informatica, Oracle
  • Target Platform: Azure ecosystem
    • Storage: ADLS
    • Compute: Databricks
    • Orchestration: ADF
    • Reporting: Power BI     

Role Overview

·       Lead and manage a major data migration and reporting modernization project.

·       Oversee vendor performance and ensure delivery quality, scope, and timelines.

·       Manage communication between senior stakeholders, offshore vendor teams, and technical teams.

• Track project KPIs such as velocity, progress, and delivery milestones.

 

Key Requirements

Experience Level: ~10 years in Project Management (Senior-level)
Industry Background: Reinsurance / Insurance / Financial Services preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Certifications (Preferred):

·       PMP

·       Agile certification (Scrum Master or similar)

 

Technical Skills

Area	Tools / Knowledge
Project Management	Azure DevOps (ADO) – required; Jira – nice to have
Cloud / Data	Azure Data Lake (ADLS), Databricks, ADF
Reporting	Power BI
Methodology	Agile / Scrum understanding
Legacy Stack (for context)	Cognos, Informatica, Oracle

 

Soft Skills

1.     Excellent communication – will interact with senior stakeholders & CIO.

2.     Vendor management – ability to handle offshore teams effectively.

3.     Quality and delivery focus – ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and standards.

 

Q&A Highlights

Q: What type of Agile environment is this?
A: Standard Scrum ceremonies (Sprint planning, grooming, daily scrums, retrospectives). The vendor has a Scrum Master; the PM should understand but not necessarily run them.

Q: Which reporting platform is being implemented?
A: Azure Data Platform – ADLS, Databricks, ADF, Power BI.

Q: Key technical stack exposure required?
A: Azure DevOps (for PM), Power BI, Azure Cloud tools; understanding dependencies within the data migration context.

Q: Any must-have certifications?
A: PMP or Agile certification preferred.

Q: What seniority level is expected?
A: Senior-level Project Manager capable of functioning independently.

Q: What phase is the project currently in?
A: Active; started 8 weeks ago. One release scheduled for mid-November; next track in January 2026.

Q: How soon is the expected start date?
A: ASAP – ideally within 2 weeks after selection.

Q: Will resumes be reviewed in batches or ongoing?
A: Ongoing review starting the next day after the call; the shortlist will begin tomorrow afternoon.

Additional Details:

• Experience in the data space
• Data Migration projects and moving data to the cloud
• Manage key projects in the process of executing
• Legacy Platform moving to another platform
• 18-month project
• Engaged with vendor
• Manage the project and vendor
• Scrum ceremonies
• Daily scrum calls
• Tracking KPI's
• Azure data bricks is the new platform
• Project kicked off about 8 weeks ago

What are the applications to be supported?

• Experience with ADO
• Experience with Agile
• PMP or Agile Certification

Soft Skill requirements (team fit/personality requirements)

• Communication
• Manage the vendor
• Quality

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 80.00/hr.