Migration Manager UK

Wolters Kluwer; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an Operational Migration Manager to lead the strategic migration of their legacy software suite to a cloud platform. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include developing migration strategies and acting as the main contact for clients during the transition. This role supports the company's digital transformation efforts and enhances customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Accountancy or practice experience is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and secure stakeholder buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a scalable migration framework across customer segments.
• Align and coordinate across product and engineering teams.
• Act as the central point of contact for customers during migration.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Operational Migration Manager – CCH iFirm

Role Overview:

The Operational Migration Manager will lead the strategic migration of Wolters Kluwer TAA UK's legacy on-premise software suite to the next-generation cloud platform. This role is critical to ensuring a smooth, scalable, and customer-centric transition, reducing churn risk, unlocking cloud benefits, and accelerating revenue realization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Migration Strategy & Execution:
  • Develop and lead a repeatable, scalable migration framework across customer segments.
  • Define migration phases, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria.
  • Serve as project lead for top-tier customer migrations.
  • Own customer communications and interactions for migrations outside the top 10.
• Cross-functional Coordination:
  • Align and coordinate across product, engineering, professional services, support, marketing, and content teams.
  • Ensure clear governance and visibility across all workstreams.
  • Report progress periodically to the Regional Leadership Team (RLT).
• Customer Engagement:
  • Act as the central point of contact for customers during migration.
  • Build confidence and streamline communications on migration progress.
• Commercial & Analytical Support:
  • Support commercial and marketing teams during product rollout.
  • Define and report key metrics to track migration success.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (BA/BS) preferred or equivalent experience.
• Fluent in English.
• Accountancy or practice experience is highly desirable.
• Strong project management methodology and execution skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and credibility in driving complex projects.

Why This Role Matters:

• Enables faster adoption of cloud solutions and realization of revenue.
• Reduces technical debt and operational inefficiencies.
• Supports upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
• Aligns with the UK’s digital transformation roadmap.

For more details please contact Carl Rigby at [e-mail]

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.