Data Migration Lead

Cognizant; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Data Migration Lead for the ADMS Series 6 program based in Oslo, Norway. You will guide the strategy, execution, and governance of a major data migration initiative across Europe, coordinating with ADMS architects, data engineers, and project leadership to consolidate multiple utility systems into a single, operable platform.

This high-visibility role blends technical leadership with stakeholder management, requiring expertise in ETL, data quality, SCADA, CIM standards,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of data migration, data engineering, utility systems implementation, or related technical delivery roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading data migration projects, technical workstreams, or engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, electrical networks, GIS platforms, and utility operational technologies.
• Proven experience designing and overseeing ETL architectures and migration frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, databases, and data quality management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in hybrid and distributed delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end data migration strategy across a multi-person engineering team.
• Own the integrity, quality, governance, and successful delivery of utility network and SCADA data migrations.
• Design and oversee ETL architectures, migration methodologies, validation frameworks, and quality control processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Data Migration Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish migration plans, priorities, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
• Partner with utility stakeholders, architects, integration teams, and project leadership to ensure successful program delivery.
• Manage migration risks, dependencies, issues, and remediation plans.
• Lead data validation, testing, reconciliation, cutover planning, and deployment activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of migration processes, standards, and governance practices.

Skills

Data migration leadership

Stakeholder management

ETL design

SQL & data quality

Python scripting

Hybrid delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

SQL databases

Job description

Data Migration Lead – ADMS Series 6
Oslo, Norway - Full-time

About the Role

As a Data Migration Lead, you will make an impact by leading the strategy, execution, and governance of a major ADMS Series 6 data migration program supporting utility clients across Europe. You will be a valued member of our Energy & Utilities Technology team and work collaboratively with utility stakeholders, ADMS architects, data engineers, and project leadership to ensure the successful consolidation of multiple utility systems into a single operational platform.

This is a highly visible role within a large grid modernization initiative, requiring both technical leadership and stakeholder management expertise. You will shape the migration approach, oversee delivery execution, and ensure the quality and integrity of complex utility network data throughout the project lifecycle.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end data migration strategy across a multi-person engineering team.
• Own the integrity, quality, governance, and successful delivery of utility network and SCADA data migrations.
• Design and oversee ETL architectures, migration methodologies, validation frameworks, and quality control processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Data Migration Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish migration plans, priorities, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
• Partner with utility stakeholders, architects, integration teams, and project leadership to ensure successful program delivery.
• Manage migration risks, dependencies, issues, and remediation plans.
• Lead data validation, testing, reconciliation, cutover planning, and deployment activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of migration processes, standards, and governance practices.

Work Model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Must Have to Be Considered

• 6+ years of experience in data migration, data engineering, utility systems implementation, or related technical delivery roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading data migration projects, technical workstreams, or engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, electrical networks, GIS platforms, and utility operational technologies.
• Proven experience designing and overseeing ETL architectures and migration frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, databases, and data quality management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in hybrid and distributed delivery environments.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with ADMS, SCADA, EMS, or DMS platforms.
• Knowledge of IEC 61970/61968 Common Information Model (CIM) standards.
• Experience with Python scripting and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of utility integration standards and enterprise data architecture.
• Experience leading migration programs within utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments and complex enterprise transformation programs.