Senior Project Manager – Legacy Platform Decommissioning
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager, based in Spain and working 100% remotely, to support one of the leading global pharmaceutical companies.
In this role, you will lead the end‑to‑end decommissioning of a legacy platform, coordinating cross‑functional teams to design, build, and test all required interfaces in the new environment. This is a highly hands‑on delivery role, driving tangible outcomes, managing complex dependencies, and ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining full business continuity throughout the migration.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead the decommissioning of the legacy platform and migration to the new solution.
* Coordinate cross‑functional teams to design, build, and test required interfaces.
* Resolve blockers quickly and maintain delivery momentum.
* Ensure smooth coexistence between legacy and new platforms during transition.
* Manage risks, cutover activities, and go‑live with minimal business impact.
* Track dependencies, align stakeholders, and support decision‑making.
* Oversee budget, resource allocation, and vendor costs.
* Execute controlled shutdown of legacy components and handle data archival.
* Drive a results‑focused delivery culture and ensure progress toward milestones.
Required Experience & Skills
Essential
* Senior‑level experience delivering complex IT transformation projects.
* Strong technical understanding to collaborate with architects, developers, and infrastructure teams.
* Proven experience in platform migrations or system decommissioning.
* Ability to influence and coordinate cross‑functional teams without direct authority.
* Hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset and comfort diving into technical detail.
* Solid budget management skills (tracking, forecasting, cost control).
* High level of English (spoken and written).
Desirable
* Background in data platforms, enterprise integration, or application modernization programmes.
* Understanding of API design, data integration patterns, ETL processes, and cloud platform architectures.
* Experience working in regulated industries with compliance and data governance requirements.
What We Offer
* Freelance collaboration through Hays, providing a streamlined and professional contracting experience.
* 100% remote work, with occasional on‑site visits to our Barcelona offices only when strictly required.
* Ongoing support throughout the engagement, ensuring smooth onboarding and day‑to‑day collaboration.
* Competitive rates aligned with senior expertise and market standards.
* Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact transformation project in a dynamic, international environment.