Key skills
Oracle Database architectureDatabase migration experienceProject Management ProfessionalAgile/Scrum methodologiesWaterfall methodologiesMulti-terabyte databasesPMP certificationScrum Master certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsGoSQLPostgreSQLOracleSQL ServerServiceNowAgileScrumProject ManagementCollaborationFirewall
About this role
Akima is a company that provides innovative solutions to streamline operations and reduce costs. They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex Oracle database migration initiatives, ensuring the safe and timely migration of critical data assets while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing risks.
Responsibilities:
- Define the project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
- Develop detailed migration strategies (e.g., Big Bang vs. Phased approach) and contingency plans
- Create comprehensive project plans outlining the migration path, developing migration and upgrade templates in ServiceNow, creating standard operating procedures, Technical Specification Documents, Version Description Documents Firewall Rules, data replication, testing, and cutover schedules
- Conduct resource capacity planning to ensure DBA, Center Application, Linux, Storage, and infrastructure teams are aligned
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (DBAs, Network Engineers, App Developers) to execute migration tasks
- Oversee the technical proof-of-concept (POC) and pilot phases to validate migration tools and performance
- Manage the remediation of technical deficiencies and code compatibility issues (e.g., PL/SQL conversion) prior to migration
- Ensure strict adherence to data integrity, security compliance (GDPR/HIPAA/FedRAMP), and performance benchmarks
- Identify potential risks (e.g., data loss, extended downtime, application latency) and implement mitigation strategies
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all migration-related communications
- Facilitate regular status meetings and produce executive dashboards reporting on timeline, budget, and burn rate
- Manage "Go/No-Go" decision meetings for final cutover
- Manage the "hyper-care" period immediately following the cutover to address stability issues
- Coordinate the decommissioning of legacy hardware and databases
- Ensure comprehensive documentation (architecture diagrams, runbooks, lessons learned) is delivered to the operations team
Requirements:
- 7+ years of IT Project Management experience, with at least 3 years dedicated to database migration or infrastructure modernization projects
- Strong understanding of Oracle Database architecture (RAC, Data Guard) and migration tools
- Proven experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to manage migrations involving multi-terabyte databases and high-transaction systems
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and or a green card holder and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
- Familiarity with heterogeneous migrations (e.g., Oracle to PostgreSQL or SQL Server)
- Previous hands-on experience as a DBA or Developer is a strong advantage
- Familiar with Microsoft office suite, especially MS Project
- Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plus