Program Manager

About Persistent:

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the "Brand Finance India 100" 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025

About Position and details:

• Role: Program Manager
• Location: Paris
• Mode: Hybrid(2 days to office)
• Experience: 10+years
• Job Type: Permanent role

Requirements
:

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced
Program Manager
to lead a large-scale
data migration initiative
from legacy platforms to
Databricks
. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex, multi-phase data programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership:

• Own end-to-end delivery of the data migration program, including planning, execution, and governance.
• Define program objectives, success metrics, and roadmap aligned with business goals.

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with senior leadership, business units, and technical teams to ensure alignment.
• Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans through structured reporting.

Planning & Execution:

• Develop detailed migration plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and dependencies.
• Oversee data assessment, cleansing, transformation, and validation activities.

Risk & Compliance:

• Identify and manage risks related to data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and organizational data governance standards.

Technical Coordination:

• Collaborate with architects, data engineers, and cloud teams for Databricks implementation.
• Drive integration with existing systems and ensure performance optimization.

Budget & Resource Management:

• Manage program budgets, vendor contracts, and resource allocation effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience:

• 15+ years in Program/Project Management with at least 3 years in large-scale data migration projects.
• Proven experience with
  cloud platforms
  and
  Databricks
  (or similar big data technologies).

Technical Knowledge:

• Understanding of ETL processes, data warehousing, and data governance.
• Familiarity with legacy systems and modern data platforms.

Leadership & Communication:

• Strong stakeholder management and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.

Certifications (Preferred):

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications.
• Databricks or cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Benefits
:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent -

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."