Data Migration Lead
Hays plc
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Tech stack
Big Data
Data Migration
Data Structures
SQL Databases
Technical Data Management Systems
XML
Health Level Seven International
Legacy Systems
Job description
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
Requirements
- 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
