Project Manager - Database Migration

We need following candidate:

Title: Project Manager - Database Migration

Duration: 12+ Months

Remote Work (Occasional Onsite visits in Washington, DC for meetings)

**** Active DHS Clearance ****

A project manager tasked with managing a project to migrate an Oracle database to AWS and explore alternative database providers would have a multifaceted role. Here's a general job description:

**Job Description:**
**Overview:**
As the Project Manager for Database Migration, you will lead a team responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing the migration of an Oracle database to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Additionally, you will identify alternative database providers and evaluate data migration approaches to ensure a seamless transition.
**Responsibilities:**
1. **Project Planning:** Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining tasks, timelines, and resource allocation for the migration project. Coordinate with stakeholders to define project objectives and deliverables.

2. **Team Leadership:** Lead a cross-functional team of database administrators, cloud engineers, and data migration specialists. Provide guidance, support, and direction to team members throughout the project lifecycle.

3. **Vendor Evaluation:** Research and evaluate alternative database providers to Oracle. Assess the suitability of each provider based on factors such as performance, scalability, cost, and compatibility with AWS.

4. **Migration Strategy:** Develop an implementation approach for migrating the Oracle database to AWS. Define the migration strategy, including data replication, schema conversion, and application reconfiguration.

5. **Risk Management:** Identify potential risks and challenges associated with the migration project. Develop risk mitigation strategies to address issues such as data loss, downtime, and compatibility issues.

6. **Data Migration:** Collaborate with data migration specialists to develop and implement a data migration approach. Ensure data integrity and consistency throughout the migration process.

7. **Stakeholder Communication:** Communicate project updates, milestones, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, IT teams, and end-users. Provide regular status reports and presentations as needed.

8. **Quality Assurance:** Implement quality assurance processes to validate the success of the migration project. Conduct thorough testing and validation to ensure that the migrated database meets performance, security, and reliability requirements.

9. **Documentation:** Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the migration process, including technical specifications, migration scripts, and user guides.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
- Proven experience managing complex IT projects, particularly database migrations.
- Strong understanding of Oracle databases and AWS cloud services.
- Familiarity with alternative database providers such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
**Additional Information:**
This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-impact project that will modernize our database infrastructure and drive innovation within the organization. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for technology and a track record of delivering successful IT projects on time and within budget.