Data Transformation Programme Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee data migration from on-premises ERP systems to Azure. This role will involve managing stakeholder interactions, ensuring data accuracy, and visualizing data flows to support a significant IT transformation. Candidates should have proven experience in managing similar projects, particularly in ERP migrations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing data migration projects, ideally involving ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of data mapping and system transitions.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview data owners to determine key data for migration.
• Map and define existing data across multiple systems.
• Support data migration from legacy systems to Azure ERP.

Skills

Data migration project management

Data mapping

ETL processes

Documentation and communication

Tools

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Hybrid working - Location: Derby (2-3 days onsite per week)

About the role

We’re working with a client currently undertaking a large-scale IT transformation, moving from on-premises ERP systems (SAP-based) to a modern Azure cloud ERP environment.

To support this journey, they are looking for a Project Manager to lead and manage the change, make sure they do not loose sight of any data.

What Will You Do?

• Interview Data owners to understand and specify what data is important in existing systems.
• Map and define existing data across a multiple systems and applications.
• Support the data migration process from legacy systems to Azure-based ERP, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance throughout.
• Identify potential migration issues early, and work with stakeholders to mitigate risk.
• Oversee ETL activity, ensuring data is properly extracted, transformed, and loaded into the new environment (not hands-on but overseeing/understanding this process).
• Visualise and model data flows using tools like Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel to provide clarity and structure.

What You Need to Be Successful?

• Proven experience managing data migration projects, ideally involving ERP systems and Azure environments.
• Strong understanding of data mapping, and the challenges involved in system transitions.
• Experience working with stakeholders across the business, especially data owners and technical teams.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills — comfortable using Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel to create clear visuals and plans.
• A good grasp of ETL processes and data lifecycle management
• Background in ERP migrations (especially SAP to Azure) is highly desirable.

If you're passionate about driving transformation and have a sharp eye for data, structure, and process — we want to hear from you.