Senior Google Workspace Migration Lead

Persistent Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work hours

Long service awards

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Migration Lead with deep Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace expertise to drive the technical execution of a large-scale migration for a 42,000-seat workforce.

You will own end-to-end planning, data migration, integration, and troubleshooting, leading a team of migration specialists in a hybrid work environment while ensuring data integrity and security throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in technical migration roles, with a strong focus on large-scale enterprise IT transformations.
• Proficient in implementing and supporting Google Workspace
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in deploying and migrating organizations from Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint Online, OneDrive) to Google Workspace (Gmail, G-Cal, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, architecture, and data structures. Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Technical knowledge of Google Workspace administration, security features, and migration tools (GWMMO, GWME, GCDS)
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, security policies, and identity management systems (e.g., Active Directory, SAML-based SSO) relevant to enterprise migrations.

Responsibilities

• GWS engineer proficient in Google Workspace implementation and support work.
• Technical Migration Strategy & Execution: Lead the technical planning, execution, and successful completion of Google Workspace migration
• Migration Tooling: demonstrating expertise with Google Workspace Migration solutions for larger scale or complexities.
• Data Integrity & Performance: Ensure data integrity and optimize migration performance throughout all phases, including planning for data transfer methods and bandwidth requirements.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Proactively identify, diagnose, and resolve any technical issues, data corruption, or connectivity problems arising during migration. Refine migration scripts and processes based on real-time feedback and encountered challenges.
• Infrastructure & System Integration: Collaborate with the Solution Architect to ensure proper integration with identity management systems Assist with the configuration of network and firewall rules for optimal migration performance.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of migration progress, technical issues, and resolutions. Provide regular technical updates to the project manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and mentor a team of migration specialists, providing technical guidance and support. Work closely with the Project Manager, Solution Architect, and Change Management Lead to ensure a coordinated and seamless migration experience.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to defined security settings (e.g., 2-Step Verification, DLP, spam filters) and compliance rules for Gmail and Google Calendar during migration.

Skills

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Migration leadership

Team leadership

Data integrity

Tools

GWMMO

GWME

GCDS

Job description

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Migration Lead with deep Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace expertise to drive the technical execution of a large-scale migration for a 42,000-seat workforce.

You will own end-to-end planning, data migration, integration, and troubleshooting, leading a team of migration specialists in a hybrid work environment while ensuring data integrity and security throughout the project lifecycle.