Data Migration & Governance Lead (Synity & Carve-out)

Huxley; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley is seeking an experienced Data Migration & Governance Lead to drive a critical data separation and transformation programme within the manufacturing sector. You will own data migration strategy, governance and cutover execution across multiple enterprise platforms.

The role requires deep knowledge of ERP master data, data privacy and regulatory compliance, with the ability to coordinate large stakeholder groups across multiple workstreams and international travel for EU-based engagements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years leading large-scale data migration or governance initiatives.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or business separations.
• Hands-on with enterprise data migration and data quality platforms.
• Experience with data privacy, audit, regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own data migration strategy and governance framework.
• Lead data quality initiatives across platforms.
• Oversee cutover execution across enterprise systems.
• Engage with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Skills

Data migration

Data governance

Master data

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Syniti ADMM

SAP ERP

Job description

Employment Type: Contract

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Migration & Governance Lead to play a critical role in a complex business separation and transformation programme within the manufacturing sector.

You will take ownership of data migration strategy, governance frameworks, data quality initiatives, and cutover execution across multiple enterprise platforms.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience leading large-scale Data Migration, Data Governance, or Master Data initiatives.
• Strong track record delivering migrations within complex transformation programmes, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or business separations.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise data migration and data quality platforms, ideally including Syniti ADMM.
• Deep understanding of ERP master data structures and dependencies within complex SAP environments.
• Experience designing and operating governance frameworks for data quality, migration readiness, and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage business-critical cutover activities and large stakeholder groups across multiple workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy, audit, regulatory, and information security requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Location: European Union (travel required)

Preferred Experience

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, consumer goods, food & beverage, or supply chain-driven organisations.
• Exposure to SAP ECC, supply chain planning, warehouse management, or related enterprise platforms.
• Previous involvement in highly regulated environments requiring detailed auditability and governance controls.
• Experience supporting external audits, compliance reviews, or regulatory programmes.