Droisys · 10 hours ago
Database Migration Project Manager
St Louis, MO
Contract
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$60/hr - $65/hr
5+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Franklin Daniel (He/Him)
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Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and execute detailed project plans for the migration of databases from on-premises to GCP.
Define project scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to ensure successful and timely completion.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring that mitigation strategies are in place.
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and third-party vendors.
Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Facilitate meetings and discussions to gather requirements, provide updates, and resolve issues promptly.
Lead cross-functional teams, including database administrators, cloud engineers, network/security specialists, and business analysts.
Foster a collaborative work environment, ensuring that team members are aligned and working towards common goals.
Coordinate with external vendors and consultants to ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
Collaborate with technical teams to design and implement best practices for database migration and management on GCP.
Ensure that security, compliance, and performance requirements are met throughout the migration process.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving migration-related technical issues to minimize disruption to business operations.
Allocate resources effectively, managing budgets and expenses to ensure that projects are delivered within financial constraints.
Track and report on resource utilization and project expenditures.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk logs, and change requests.
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements during and after the migration process.
Prepare and present post-migration reports and analysis, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in IT Project Management, with at least 2 years of experience managing database migrations, preferably from on-premises to cloud environments like GCP.
Proven experience with cloud technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services like Cloud SQL, BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Storage, and networking components.
Strong understanding of database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and migration tools such as Google Database Migration Service, Cloud Data Fusion, or third-party solutions like Striim and Datastream.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, align business and technical requirements, and drive teams to deliver on time.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in risk management and change management.
Preferred
A PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies is preferred.
GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Data Engineer.
Experience with automation tools like Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) in cloud environments.
Understanding of data governance and database performance tuning techniques.
Knowledge of IT compliance and security best practices related to database management and cloud solutions.
Company
Droisys
Droisys is leading innovative company working on technologies like gamification, Artificial Intelligence, app development, etc.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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Chief Executive Officer
Abhay Saini
Business Partner
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