Project Manager Newark, NJ - NJ - New Jersey

Role Overview We are looking for a technically strong Project Manager Delivery Manager with prior hands-on experience as a Developer or Technical Lead, who has transitioned into a project or delivery management role. The individual should have deep technical understanding to effectively lead complex data engineering and modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale data migration and data platform modernization initiatives. Drive project planning, execution, and governance across onshore and offshore teams. Develop and manage detailed project plans, migration roadmaps, sprint backlogs, and delivery milestones. Coordinate closely with engineering, infrastructure, and architecture teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery. Proactively identify technical risks, bottlenecks, and design gaps, and define mitigation strategies. Facilitate informed decision-making by leveraging strong technical depth and understanding of underlying platforms. Ensure adherence to delivery timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations. Required Experience & Skills Prior hands-on experience as a Developer or Technical Lead before moving into a Project Manager or Delivery Manager role. Strong background in data engineering, infrastructure management, and data architecture.

Proven experience leading:

Data migrations Data platform buildouts Data pipelines, ETL frameworks, orchestration, and streaming data services Demonstrated ability in technical projectdelivery management for complex, large-scale programs. Strong understanding of agile delivery, sprint planning, and execution. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with modern data platforms and cloud-based data ecosystems. Prior exposure to data modernization or transformation programs. Ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams. While it may be challenging to find candidates who meet all criteria, strong technical background combined with hands-on project management experience in data migrations or modernization is critical for this role. Please align sourcing and screening accordingly and share only profiles that closely match the above expectations.

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