A seasoned Implementation Manager specialising in Data Migration having led complex data migration initiatives as part of system implementations or upgrades. This role ensures accurate, secure, and efficient transfer of data from legacy systems to new platforms while minimizing business disruption. The position demands strong technical expertise in data migration processes, advanced project management skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.
The Implementation Manager should be able to engage with Programme team, stakeholders, Change Management, Business and Service Readiness teams to ensure that Bank and customer outcomes are implemented in a safe and secure way:
* Plan and manage data migration releases into various environments on the path to production, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption
* Coordinate data integration and mapping activities with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Technical Leads to align source-to-target migration requirements
* Review and update the high-level data migration approach, presenting strategy and progress to governance bodies or working groups
* Lead detailed migration planning, including:
- Cutover plans for migration execution
- Communication plans for stakeholders during migration phases
* Forecast and secure required migration resources, including internal technical teams and third-party vendors
* Ensure each migration cycle (non-prod and prod) adheres to governance processes:
- Raise and secure approvals for migration change records
- Prepare for and present at Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and Deployment Reviews
- Provide inputs for Go/No-Go decisions based on migration readiness
* Lead the migration team through all phases, ensuring accountability and timely delivery
* Play an active role in live data validation and proving, confirming data integrity post-migration
* Manage incident resolution during migration cutover and warranty periods to minimize business impact
* Secure CAB approval to exit warranty, confirming successful migration and stabilization
* Capture lessons learned from each migration cycle and embedded improvements into future strategies
* Prior experience in replatforming or large-scale data migrations is highly advantageous
* Maintain control over multiple environment migrations, ensuring consistency and compliance
* Adapt quickly to manage multiple migrations in short timelines, validating strategies and mitigating
LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
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