Databricks Product Owner

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Technical Manager / Product Owner to lead a large-scale enterprise data platform modernization initiative, migrating from Azure Synapse Analytics to Databricks. This individual will serve as the primary technical and delivery lead, coordinating multiple internal teams as well as external partners, including Microsoft, to ensure successful planning, execution, and delivery of the migration program. The ideal candidate has a strong background in data platform modernization, Agile delivery, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership, with hands-on knowledge of Azure data technologies and Databricks., Lead end-to-end delivery of the Azure Synapse to Databricks migration program.

• Manage and coordinate multiple internal development, infrastructure, and business teams along with external partners, including Microsoft.
• Drive project planning, prioritization, execution, risk management, and issue resolution across multiple workstreams.
• Serve as Product Owner, managing the product backlog and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Facilitate communication between technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership. Ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are successfully achieved.

• Support governance, architecture reviews, and best practices throughout the modernization initiative.
• Partner with business users to validate migrated solutions and ensure successful adoption.

Proven experience leading enterprise Databricks implementation or migration projects.

• Experience managing a Databricks implementation/modernization/migration initiative
• Strong Product Owner and/or Technical Project Management experience using Agile methodologies.
• Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional teams and third-party vendors (Microsoft experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of Azure data services, cloud architecture, and modern data platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience managing Azure Synapse to Databricks modernization initiatives is highly preferred.
• Experience with Power BI modernization and report migration projects.
• Scrum certifications (CSPO, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, PMP, or equivalent) are a plus.
• Experience with enterprise-scale data analytics and cloud transformation programs.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.