ERP Data Migration Lead

Description

• Develop and manage a comprehensive data migration strategy and plan, including working to RACI, and testing strategies.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the data migration workstream, managing the entire lifecycle from extraction, deduplication and cleansing. Enabling the SI, along with London Square to map data, to complete transformation leading to the loading, and validation / reconciliation.
• Work with the project team and SI to define transformation logic, data mapping strategies finalise designs.
• Identify, log in JIRA, mitigate risks and issues throughout the migration lifecycle, acting as the primary escalation point for migration-related problems.
• Lead data quality assessment, coordinate cleansing and validation activities, ensuring compliance with data governance standards and policies.
• Facilitate required meetings and workshops to gather requirements, present progress updates to the Programme lead, and manage relationships with cross-functional teams and third-party such as the SI as necessary.
• Maintain detailed documentation of processes, data flows, and technical specifications, providing regular updates through dashboards and reports.
• Coach and assist a small team of data owners who are operational leads (Finance etc) ensuring effective time utilisation and project progress to plan.

Requirements

• Proficiency in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data migration tools.
• Familiarity with data modelling, data library creation and data governance principles.
• Proven experience in data migration projects, particularly in enterprise environments (e.g., ERP, Data Warehouse, or cloud migrations).
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, SAP certifications, cloud platform certifications) are often an advantage.
• Experience in managing project timelines and delivering agreed-upon milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a close-knit environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong SQL querying and scripting skills, with in-depth knowledge of database design and maintenance (e.g., SQL Server).
• Strong project management and organisational skills, including the use of methodologies like Agile/Scrum or PRINCE2/MSP.
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels (technical and managerial).

Benefits

• Bupa Employee Assistance
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days
• Tech Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work
• Perkpal (shopping discounts)
• Dental Cover
• Gym Membership corporate discounts
• Competitive compensation package and car allowance.
• Virtual GP Service
• Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance