Tech Migration Lead - End-to-end JIRA cloud migration - sought by leading investment bank based in London - Contract - Hybrid inside IR35 - umbrella Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end Jira Cloud migration waves, including discovery, mapping, sandbox dry-runs, cutover, validation, and aftercareOwn migration governance including RAID management, dependency tracking, GO / NO-GO forums, and auditable evidence packsEnforce adoption of a single Jira Cloud target operating model (templates, workflows, permissions, plugins) and manage exceptionsCoordinate cross-functional stakeholders across technology and business teams, managing resistance to standardisationDefine data retention and archival strategies for historical Jira content in line with regulatory requirementsProduce executive-level reporting, dashboards, and KPIs aligned to PPM and regulatory oversight needsOversee Jira Cloud integrations and app strategy (e.g. ScriptRunner, Advanced Roadmaps, Zephyr, Git integrations)Develop and continuously improve migration runbooks, standards, and delivery cadence to drive predictable outcomesSupport training, communications, and user enablement to ensure smooth post-migration adoptionRequired Experience & SkillsSignificant experience leading complex technology migrations within regulated or enterprise environmentsStrong hands-on knowledge of Jira (Data Center & Cloud) and related Atlassian toolingExperience with Jira administration, APIs, scripting (e.g. Python), and migration toolingProven ability to run governance forums, manage cutovers, and deliver time-boxed migration wavesExperience producing executive reporting and defining migration success metricsStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical detail clearlyFinancial services or large, global enterprise experience strongly preferredPlease apply within for further details - Matthew Holmes, Harvey Nash Always use these settings