Senior Consultant – Data Migration Lead (Banking Transformation Programme)

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd. in London is seeking a Senior Consultant to join a large-scale banking system migration programme.

The role focuses on data migration leadership, PMO delivery, and strong stakeholder management to drive multiple workstreams toward successful execution. Hybrid work arrangement in London with an initial 12-month fixed-term contract and potential conversion based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data migration projects.
• Banking or Financial Services sector experience.
• PMO or project management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently and proactively.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional project teams.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Data Migration Leadership: Support and coordinate data migration activities across multiple systems.
• Project Delivery & PMO: Drive project governance, monitor milestones, and prepare status reports.
• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate business, technology and third-party stakeholders.
• Planning & Coordination: Support migration strategy development and ensure alignment across teams.

Skills

Data migration

Banking FS

PMO

Stakeholder mgmt

Client liaison

Independent work

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Job description

Location

London, United Kingdom

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Employment Type

Initial 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
Potential opportunity to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

About the company

A leading company providing IT and business transformation services to corporations across Europe.

System implementation and modernization

• PMO and project delivery support
• Digital transformation (DX)
• Process improvement and business transformation
• Data migration and systems integration programs

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join a large-scale banking system migration programme in London.

The programme is currently at a key stage where planning activities need to transition into successful execution. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating stakeholders, refining migration plans, driving discussions, and ensuring progress across multiple workstreams.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on delivery professional who can combine data migration expertise, PMO capabilities, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Data Migration Leadership

• Support and coordinate data migration activities across multiple systems
• Review and improve migration approaches, plans, and schedules
• Identify and manage migration risks, issues, and dependencies
• Support execution planning and readiness activities

Project Delivery & PMO

• Drive project governance and delivery activities
• Monitor project progress, milestones, and deliverables
• Prepare status reports and project updates
• Facilitate workshops and steering discussions

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate business, technology, and third-party stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with client teams and project sponsors
• Resolve cross-functional issues and drive decision-making
• Facilitate communication between multiple workstreams

Planning & Coordination

• Support migration strategy development and implementation
• Drive alignment across various project teams
• Assist with schedule reviews and planning revisions
• Ensure project activities remain on track toward delivery objectives

Requirements

• Proven experience in data migration projects
• Banking or Financial Services experience
• PMO or project management experience
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Experience working directly with clients and senior stakeholders
• Ability to operate independently and proactively
• Experience managing cross-functional project teams
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

Preferred Experience

• Core Banking experience
• Deposit systems experience
• Trade Finance knowledge
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution
• Experience reviewing and improving migration strategies
• Consulting firm background

Interview Process

• 3-4 interview stages

Additional Information

• Start Date: ASAP (October start preferred)
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available
• Language: English required; Japanese would be an advantage
• Travel: Not required