We are looking for a Data Migration Lead to join our client on an initial 6 month contract to drive a major IT carve-out programme.
The organisation have recently gone through an acquisition and need a seasoned Data Migration/Architecture Lead to help with integration. This role blends strategy, design, documentation and hands-on execution across multiple domains including ERP, HR/Payroll, Salesforce, O365, infrastructure, and security systems.
The Data Migration Lead will be responsible for all aspects of data migration, from defining the migration strategy and architecture through to executing migrations and managing validation. The role requires both high-level design and hands-on delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and deliver the data migration strategy and architecture
* Produce and own design documentation, plans, and migration artefacts
* Lead and manage data mapping, ETL, integration/interface design, and governance
* Conduct and coordinate migration dry-runs and execution
* Manage backlogs, resolve migration issues, and ensure reporting requirements are met
* Collaborate with IT and business workstreams, providing architecture input as required
The successful candidate will need to have;
* Proven experience leading large scale data migrations within an M&A environment
* Strong knowledge of ETL, data architecture, and integration
* Data Migration Plan & documentation experience
* Data modelling experience
* Integration/interface & reporting experience
* Able to architecture diagrams and design artefacts
* Hands-on approach with ability to deliver end-to-end solutions
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
This role has been deemed outside of IR35 and does require 2 days a week onsite in Horley with occasional travel to other sites.