Project Manager, Database

Project Manager, Database

Maryland Heights, MO

Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Communications

Reference ID: JN -052026-106964

Date Posted: 05/13/2026

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Description:

Hybrid 4 days onsite in Maryland Heights, MO

Our client seeks a Project Manager with a database background to lead complex data initiatives and a large-scale migration associated with integration activities. The role requires strong project planning, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate business needs into technical outcomes. The Project Manager will oversee database migrations, upgrades, and integrations while ensuring stability, performance, and risk mitigation. Communication and executive-ready presentation skills are essential.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

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Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.

• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and integrations with attention to performance and stability.

• Identify, assess, and manage risks related to data integrity, downtime, and technical dependencies.

• Lead cross-functional teams including developers and DBAs to deliver milestones.

• Translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications for engineering teams.

• Drive execution excellence and maintain operational stability across phases.

• Coordinate platform integration activities within larger transformation programs.

• Prepare and deliver clear communications and executive-level presentations.

Experience Requirements:

• 8+ years as a Project Manager focused on database and infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience managing platform integration or large-scale transformation programs.

• Strong understanding of Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud database technologies.

• Knowledge of data integration concepts and patterns.

• Demonstrated success managing complex cross-functional initiatives with multiple dependencies.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

• Proactive risk identification and issue resolution capabilities.

• Ability to bridge technical and business teams effectively.

• Track record of execution excellence and delivery stability.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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