Junior Project Manager - Informatica Upgrade Project

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end project execution for the Informatica upgrade (e.g., PowerCenter / IICS)
• Assist in creating and maintaining project plans, timelines, RAID logs, and status reports
• Coordinate with data engineers, Informatica administrators, infrastructure, and QA teams
• Track dependencies, milestones, and deliverables across environments (Dev / SIT / UAT / Prod)
• Support cutover planning, testing coordination, and go-live activities
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, and blockers to senior PMs or leadership
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare MOMs, and follow up on action items
• Ensure adherence to change management, governance, and documentation standards
• Support vendor coordination and licensing / upgrade-related communications

Required Skills & Experience

• 4-5 years of experience in project coordination or junior project management roles
• Exposure to Informatica tools (PowerCenter, IICS, MDM, or similar) is a strong plus
• Basic understanding of ETL, data pipelines, and data warehouse concepts
• Experience working with technical teams (data, infra, application, QA)
• Familiarity with SDLC, Agile or Waterfall delivery models
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder coordination skills
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting platform upgrades or migration projects
• Knowledge of databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, etc.)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)
• PMP / PRINCE2 / Scrum fundamentals (certification is a plus, not mandatory)