Data Migration - Lead

Role & responsibilities

• Lead Data Migration Projects: Oversee the end-to-end data migration process, including scoping, planning, execution, testing, and implementation.
• Data Mapping and Transformation: Review the accuracy of data mapping from legacy systems to Finacle core banking systems and recommend solutions(functional/technical) on the issues identified.
• Data Quality Assurance: Lead data validation and reconciliation efforts post-migration to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the migrated data.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to understand data migration requirements and manage expectations.
• Testing and Troubleshooting: Plan and execute data migration testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and UAT.
• Documentation and Compliance: Document data migration processes & strategy, methodologies, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with data migration activities.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring: Lead and mentor team members involved in data migration activities.
• To manage, schedule and review evaluation activities to continuously enhance the processes and procedures in area of responsibility to reduce incidents and help mitigate risks, through increased consistency in task execution.
• To manage, schedule, review and provide the required support to ongoing projects and assist the successful completion of allocated tasks within the specified timelines.
• To provide support for all other Management requirements as required.

Preferred candidate profile

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 3 core banking data migration projects on Finacle.
• Strong understanding of core banking modules (Assets, Liabilities, Trade Finance, GLs).
• Proficient in SQL and data migration tools.
• Desired certifications: ITIL, project management, financial governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working under tight deadlines.