Data Migration Manager

Biffa; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a Data Migration Manager for a hybrid role (2 days in the office). You will own data migration activities across transformation programmes, consolidate legacy platforms, and support loading into our ERP (D365).

You will work with Data Architect and Product Teams to create reusable migration patterns, improve data quality, and lead data cleansing, mapping and transformation efforts with finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with large-scale data migrations in medium to large organisations.
• Analytical mindset with attention to coding and documentation standards.
• Advanced T-SQL with performance tuning abilities.
• Experience using SSIS or Azure Data Factory for data migration.
• Clear communication translating technical findings to finance impacts.
• Experience transforming data through integrations.
• Familiarity with project management/workflow tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of Power BI for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Define the Data Migration strategy and plan, including data cleansing approach and required technologies.
• Oversee extraction, transformation and loading; engage stakeholders on data issues and required transformation logic.
• Lead data analysis, profiling and develop Data Quality reporting in line with standards.
• Collaborate with Finance to validate migrated data against source records and explain discrepancies.
• Manage a team of data migration analysts to deliver on time and provide development plans.

Skills

Advanced T-SQL

Data analysis

Data profiling

Data cleansing

Data mapping

Documentation standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Azure data platform certifications

Tools

SSIS

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Data Migration Manager

Hybrid Role - 2 days office based

Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week

The primary purpose of the role is to define, own and be accountable for all data migration activities in Biffa. With transformation programmes introducing new SaaS systems and the consolidation of legacy platforms, coupled with a busy merger & acquisition pipeline, the migration of data is a top priority for the business. The role will define the data migration strategy and standards, overseeing migration plans delivered by the team or third parties. This is a key technical and design role working across all business divisions, that will require finance experience to understand the impacts of the data and support loading this into Biffa’s ERP system (D365).

This role works closely with the Data Architect and Product Teams (Dayforce & D365) to create migration patterns which provide re-usable methods for migration ensuring data quality is enhanced and protected before load into the required system. The role will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data challenges, gaps and develop data cleansing, mapping & migration tools to speed up data migration. The role manages all technical aspects of data extraction, transformation, and loading using established methodologies and toolsets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define the Data Migration strategy, including data cleanse approach, for Biffa and identify technologies required to enhance our way of delivering migration.
• Create and maintain the Data Migration plan, including cycles, resourcing, and timelines, ensuring alignment with the overall business timelines on all projects.
• Oversee or manage extraction processes from systems to access raw data and engage business stakeholders on known data issues and required transformation logic, plus oversee or manage transformation & load activities.
• Lead data analysis and profiling efforts to identify gaps, quantify potential issues, and develop Data Quality reporting tools in line with company standards.
• Partner with Finance teams to validate migrated data against source system financial records, ensuring that these reconcile or being able to explain the discrepancies and impacts.
• Document data issues, gaps, mappings, required business rules, and risks, validating this information with stakeholders.
• Conduct data due diligence activities and mapping sessions with organisations Biffa is planning to acquire to determine how legacy data should be transformed and to ensure data quality and completeness is considered in the target’s valuation.
• Manage a team of data migration analysts to deliver migration activities on time, providing the team with development plans and progression.

Essential Criteria:

• Have hands-on experience doing large scale data migrations at medium or larger sized organisations.
• Analytical mindset with a commitment to detail and adherence to coding and documentation standards.
• Advanced T-SQL programming and performance tuning abilities.
• Skilled in using SSIS or Azure Data Factory to manage data migration.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain technical challenges to non-technical colleagues and translating technical migration findings into financial impact language for finance audiences.
• Extensive experience in transforming data through integrations.
• Experience with project management and workflow tools (e.g., Azure DevOps)
• Skills in technical report building tools such as Power BI.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related area.
• Technical certifications in Azure data platforms.

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