Job Title: Data Migration Project Manager (6-Month Contract)
Location: Melbourne
Contract Type: Initial 6-Month Contract

About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Data Migration Project Manager to lead and deliver critical end-to-end data migration initiatives across enterprise systems. This is a key role responsible for ensuring high-quality, on-time, and within-budget delivery of complex data migration programs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, technical stakeholders, and senior leadership to drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle of data migration projects from initiation to post-implementation support.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans outlining scope, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, and dependencies.

• Drive stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring transparency around status, issues, and changes.

• Collaborate with Data Architects, Business Analysts, SMEs, and technical teams to design migration strategies and data validation frameworks.

• Oversee ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) activities, data cleansing, mapping, and reconciliation.

• Lead governance forums, project steering committees, and stakeholder workshops.

• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory standards.

• Monitor project progress using project management tools and adapt plans as needed.

• Manage third-party vendors or partners involved in migration activities.

Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of project management experience with a strong track record in data migration, data integration, or system transitions.

• Deep understanding of data migration methodologies, data quality processes, and ETL pipelines.

• Experience delivering migrations for large enterprise platforms (CRM, ERP, or similar).

• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps.

• Solid grasp of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.

• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) highly desirable.

Desirable Attributes:

• Exposure to cloud migration and hybrid data environments.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Data Services, Fabrics, SQL, or other integration platforms.

• Background in government, transport, utilities, or other regulated industries.

Why Apply?

• Lead high-impact data initiatives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Work with cutting-edge platforms and data technologies.

• Hybrid working flexibility based in Melbourne.