Senior Data Migration Lead

Hays is working with a large public sector transformation programme to recruit a Senior Data Migration Lead. This is a data first role, requiring deep technical credibility rather than a purely governance led project manager. You will lead the end to end delivery of complex data migration activities, working closely with vendors, application teams, and integration specialists to ensure high quality, secure, and reliable data outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead scoping, planning, mapping, and execution of large scale data migrations
• Own data quality, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation
• Work across multiple legacy systems and data formats (e.g. SQL, XML, HL7)
• Challenge vendor approaches and manage data migration risks
• Coordinate technical data specialists and report progress to senior stakeholders

Essential Experience

• Proven background leading complex data migration workstreams
• Hands on understanding of data structures, formats, tooling, and validation
• Experience managing high volume, poor quality, or complex datasets
• Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills

Why Apply?

• Senior role with genuine technical ownership
• Long term transformation programme with data at the core
• Initial 9 month contract with strong extension potential
• Hybrid working model

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