Project Manager

The role of the Project Manager includes (but is not limited to) the following duties:

1. Project Planning and Management:
   
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  
• Define project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure successful completion of data migration projects.
  
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align project goals and expectations, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
  
2. Data Migration Strategy and Execution:
   
• Design and implement data migration strategies tailored to meet project requirements and adhere to industry best practices.
  
• Analyze existing data structures, identify data quality issues, and recommend data cleansing and transformation approaches.
  
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop and execute data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
  
• Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to Oracle databases, ensuring data integrity and minimal downtime.
  
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of migrated data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  
3. Team Leadership and Collaboration:
   
• Lead cross-functional teams, including data analysts, developers, database administrators, and business stakeholders, to ensure seamless project execution.
  
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, promoting a collaborative and productive work environment.
  
• Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing between team members and stakeholders.
  
• Resolve conflicts, mitigate risks, and escalate issues when necessary to ensure project success.
  
4. Stakeholder Management:
   
• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements, understand business needs, and align project deliverables with organizational goals.
  
• Collaborate with business users to define data migration success criteria and ensure successful user acceptance testing.
  
• Conduct regular project status meetings, presentations, and progress reports to stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Manage stakeholder expectations and proactively address concerns or issues that may impact the project.
  

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma/Degree in an ICT related field.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing Oracle data migration projects.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle databases, tools, and technologies (e.g., Oracle Data Integrator, Oracle Data Pump, Oracle GoldenGate).
  
• Strong understanding of data migration methodologies, including data mapping, extraction, transformation, and loading.
  
• Experience with data quality analysis, cleansing, and validation techniques.
  
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale data migration projects.
  
• Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional) are a plus.