Data Migration Lead

Data Migration Lead 6-12 month contract + Hybrid New Brighton MN; potential for remote
The Opportunity: This opportunity is supporting an organization as it establishes and implements the strategy around business platforms, including but not limited to the Field Service Management (FSM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Capital Management (HCM), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. The intent is to transition operating companies and branches onto platforms in a strategic manner that optimizes and expedites value capture as well as minimizes disruption to the business. This program will also encompass legal entity rationalization and shared services establishment discussions as necessary to facilitate the system and platform moves. The scope of the program includes both business transformation and technology across the company in several phases over the next 2-3 years.
Position Summary:
This leader will specifically support the ExCAL Data Workstream and be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of data migration, ensuring seamless data transfer, integrity, and security. This role involves strategic planning, project management, team leadership, and collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve successful data migration outcomes. This position will work closely with the platform team(s) to engage stakeholders across operating companies, corporate functions, and vendor partners to successfully deliver project objectives and outcomes within the selected systems.
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.