Data Migration Lead (Local to MN)

Summary of Responsibilities:

Critical Responsibilities include: 

• Develop and implement comprehensive data migration strategies and plans.
• Lead and manage data migration projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Collaborate with IT, business units, and external vendors to gather requirements and design data migration solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the migration process.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential data migration challenges.
• Oversee data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Monitor and report on data migration progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Manage a team of data migration specialists, providing guidance and support as necessary.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including data mapping, migration plans, and post-migration validation reports.
• Ensure data migration playbooks are developed not only for future waves of migration within the program but also for future M&A activities that will likely occur.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to data migration.

Skill Set Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in data migration, data management, or related roles, with at least 3+ years in a leadership position.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale data migration projects.
• Strong knowledge of data migration tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis, data mapping, and ETL processes with strong hands-on experience to provide practical guidance to the team
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of data security and compliance regulations.
• Experience with cloud-based data migration and big data technologies is a plus.