Project Manager - Master Data Governance Implementation

Location: Warsaw
Contract Type: Contract

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a transformational master data governance platform replacing legacy systems
• Manage complex cross-system integrations with enterprise applications serving multiple business domains
• Own full project lifecycle from charter through go-live including budget risk and stakeholder governance
• Direct legacy data migration ensuring 100% integrity across customer supplier and product master data
• Oversee third-party vendors and integration partners holding teams accountable to timelines and quality

Company Overview

Our client is a leading financial services and technology organisation based in Warsaw. They are undertaking a significant digital transformation programme to modernise their core data infrastructure. The organisation is committed to building robust governance frameworks enhancing data quality and streamlining enterprise processes across their business. They work with complex multi-system environments and prioritise delivering reliable compliant solutions that drive operational excellence.

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new enterprise-grade master data governance solution. This is a contract role offering you the opportunity to drive transformational change across a large-scale strategically important programme. If you have 6-8 years of project management experience and expertise in data governance system integration and legacy platform migrations wed like to hear from you.

Position Overview

This role is central to modernising how our client manages master data across their organisation. You will oversee the full lifecycle of replacing an outdated master data governance platform with a new centralised solution that serves as the single source of truth for customer supplier material product and financial data. Your leadership will eliminate data silos resolve longstanding data quality issues and establish clear governance protocols. The success of this programme directly impacts operational efficiency data compliance and the reliability of downstream business systems across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the complete project charter implementation roadmap work breakdown structure budget and timeline aligned to all cross-system integration milestones
• Define clear project scope acceptance criteria and governance rules actively managing scope creep and customisation requests
• Establish cross-functional governance alignment and clarify master data ownership across all domains enforcing data stewardship protocols
• Lead regular governance meetings providing transparent progress risk and milestone reporting to executive stakeholders
• Oversee the full lifecycle of legacy data extraction cleansing deduplication and migration ensuring zero business disruption
• Coordinate the sunsetting of legacy systems and transition of all workflows to the new centralised platform
• Manage full data validation and reconciliation post-migration resolving historical data quality issues
• Oversee design development testing and deployment of all bi-directional and uni-directional system integrations
• Coordinate with internal IT teams external vendors and system administrators to resolve integration errors and data sync failures
• Manage third-party vendors and integration partners negotiating SLAs and holding partners accountable to delivery standards
• Identify mitigate and escalate project-critical risks including integration failures data migration errors and stakeholder misalignment
• Manage full project budget track expenditures and ensure delivery within approved financial boundaries
• Enforce strict data quality and testing standards overseeing UAT integration testing and cut-over activities

Requirements

• 6-8 years of project management experience ideally within data governance system implementation or enterprise transformation programmes
• Proven experience managing large-scale legacy platform migrations and data integration projects
• Strong knowledge of master data governance frameworks data quality standards and data stewardship protocols
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams third-party vendors and complex stakeholder environments
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems data integration platforms and multi-system environments
• Excellent budget management risk management and financial reporting capabilities
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences
• Experience managing UAT integration testing and system cut-over activities
• Project management certification (PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent) is advantageous
• Fluency in English; Polish language skills are a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a strategically important transformation programme with significant business impact
• Competitive contract rate commensurate with experience and expertise
• Access to professional development and training opportunities to advance your project management capabilities
• Exposure to cutting-edge enterprise systems and data governance best practices
• Collaborative working environment with experienced cross-functional teams

Alongside a competitive contract package youll be immersed in a forward-thinking environment where your leadership directly influences organisational success. Our client values clear communication collaborative problem-solving and delivering measurable results. Youll work alongside skilled professionals across technology finance and business teams all committed to modernising how the organisation operates.

How to Apply

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