MDM & Databricks Project Lead

Job Description – MDM & Databricks Project Lead

Location:

Iselin NJ

We are seeking a Project Lead with strong knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) and Databricks, who can oversee the implementation and integration of MDM initiatives on AWS. The role focuses on leading the project, coordinating teams, and ensuring successful delivery rather than hands‑on design or coding.

• Lead and manage MDM implementation projects, ensuring timelines, quality, and deliverables are met.
• Apply knowledge of MDM concepts (e.g., import/staging, hub, cleansing, workflows) and Databricks data layers to guide the team and resolve technical queries.
• Coordinate with data engineering, ETL, and cloud teams to ensure smooth integration between MDM and Databricks.
• Drive project planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution.

• Facilitate environment setup and readiness across Dev, QA, UAT, and Prod.
• Oversee workflow execution and data validation activities to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams on AWS provisioning, connectivity, and security.

• Strong knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts; familiarity with tools like Informatica MDM is preferred.
• Good understanding of Databricks and modern data lake concepts (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers).
• Experience in ETL processes and data integration workflows.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, IAM, networking basics).
• Experience leading technical projects, coordinating multiple teams, and managing stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance domain.
• Exposure to data governance and master data stewardship concepts.