Technical Project Manager - Databricks

About the role

Hiflylabs, a team of 250+ data and technology professionals in Budapest, is looking for a Technical Project Manager with 8+ years of experience to lead complex, enterprise-wide data platform implementations built on Databricks. The role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams, driving data architectures from ingestion through the Medallion structure to modern consumption layers, including BI and agentic AI solutions.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-end project delivery of modern data platform implementations built on Databricks
• Run all scrum ceremonies (sprints, stand-ups, retros) for data engineering and data science teams
• Track budgets, optimize compute costs and manage technical risks such as data quality and pipeline bottlenecks
• Bridge the gap between C-level business requirements and technical execution
• Partner with Product Owners and Data Architects to prioritize the technical roadmap

Required profile

• 8+ years as an IT Project Manager or Advisory Consultant with a track record in complex data and cloud projects
• Strong understanding of foundational AI and data platform concepts, including Databricks, Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric
• Nice to have: Big4 or top-tier consulting background, hands-on Spark, Delta Lake or MLOps experience, enterprise implementation experience (ERP, CRM, core banking, BSS/OSS), consulting sales or public sector project experience, deep knowledge of at least two sectors (banking, telco, energy, insurance, retail, production)
• Fluent English is required

What we offer

• Work on innovative AI projects across global markets
• Flexible, hybrid and remote-friendly working environment
• Mentorship, training and international AI engagements
• A collaborative team culture