We are seeking an experienced Data Migration Lead to oversee and manage critical migration project with our leading Financial Services client for an initial 12 months contract. This role requires a seasoned professional with expertise in vendor management, senior stakeholder engagement, and project leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of infrastructure during migration, hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, and other data migration technologies, and a proven track record in transitioning legacy systems to modern platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate data migration projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Manage vendor relationships and engage with senior stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Develop and execute migration strategies, including planning, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Provide leadership to the migration team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Understand and manage infrastructure requirements and dependencies throughout the migration process.
- Leverage expertise in AWS, Snowflake, and other relevant technologies to ensure seamless data transitions.
- Oversee the migration of legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Data Migration Lead or similar role.
- Strong background in vendor and senior stakeholder management.
- Expertise in project coordination, planning, and leading cross-functional teams.
- In-depth knowledge of infrastructure considerations during migration processes.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, and other data migration tools and technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in data migration from legacy systems to modern platforms.
- Banking or financial services domain experience is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.