Senior Project Manager
Operations
Job Summary
Technical Programme Manager (TPM) / Programme Manager – Data & ETL Transformation
Role Summary
The TPM will lead the end-to-end delivery of the DataStage upgrade programme, covering legacy estate assessment, upgrade planning, migration execution, testing, cutover, and hypercare. This role is expected to have strong delivery leadership experience in data platform / ETL / data warehouse programmes, with the ability to manage complex dependencies across infrastructure, application, data, operations, and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead programme planning and execution for DataStage version upgrades from 8.x / 9.x to 11.x and associated migration workstreams.
- Drive governance across project phases including discovery, planning, migration, testing, cutover, hypercare, and support transition.
- Build and maintain integrated programme plans covering technical tracks, business readiness, environment dependencies, data validation, and release milestones.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including DataStage SME, DataStage Admin, developers, cloud engineers, QA, BA, DevOps, and support teams.
- Track programme risks, blockers, interdependencies, and escalations; ensure timely mitigation and decision-making.
- Manage stakeholder communication, steering reviews, progress reporting, and delivery dashboards.
- Ensure strong control over scope, effort prioritisation, resource ramp-up, and delivery quality.
- Oversee cutover readiness, rollback planning, parallel run planning, and stabilisation governance.
- Support client-facing discussions on migration sequencing, transition readiness, and managed services operating model.
Skill Requirements
- Strong experience managing data / ETL / data integration / migration programmes.
- Proven experience in large enterprise transformation programmes involving multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Good working understanding of IBM DataStage, ETL migration, data validation, release/cutover planning, and support transition.
- Strong stakeholder management, governance, status reporting, and risk management capability.
Other Requirements
- Experience in DataStage upgrade or ETL modernisation engagements.
- Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Databricks, hybrid migration, and managed services.
- Experience handling geographically distributed delivery teams.
Suggested Experience
- 14+ years overall, with at least 5+ years in programme leadership for data / ETL initiatives.
Why HCLTech?
At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.
Benefits
At HCLTech, we believe in empowering our employees with comprehensive benefits that support their professional growth and enhance their well-being. When you sign up for a career with us, you gain access to:
Industry-benchmarked compensation
Best-in-class healthcare benefits
Personal time off
Maternity and paternity benefits
Access to skills / higher education programs/resources
Discounts on products and services via Benefit Box
Participate in CSR programs and live life with a purpose
Opportunities to grow and advance your career
Note: The benefits listed above vary depending on the nature of your employment and the country where you work. Some benefits may be available in some countries but not in all.
