Data Migration Specialist, Catholic

Pushpay Holdings Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

401K match

Remote work

Hybrid work schedule

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

PTO 15 days

Parental leave

Job summary

Pushpay Holdings Limited is seeking a Data Migration Specialist to extract, transform, and load parish data as part of a migration into our software products. You will interact with parishes, guide data exports and mappings, ensure process adherence, and perform post-migration validation.

The role offers remote-friendly options with hybrid work, emphasizes collaboration with parish leaders, and requires a proactive, detail-oriented approach to data quality and project planning.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in data maintenance.
• Proficiency using Excel to analyze, format, and standardize complex data sets.
• Ability to validate uploaded data and reconcile to submitted data.
• Teachable; able to receive direct, detailed feedback from leaders and teammates.
• Fast learner; absorb knowledge about software products, processes and tools.
• Maintains high standards of performance; proactive and collaborative.
• Plans and organizes work efficiently; communicates effectively with parish contacts.
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be the parish’s primary guide end-to-end in migrating data between platforms.
• Use discovery to structure and migrate data accurately and efficiently.
• Guide parish leaders to Archdiocesan data standards and tools.
• Assess exported data for completeness and readiness for upload.
• Develop repeatable project plans to ease parish adoption.
• Communicate project timelines and status with parish contacts.
• Perform post-migration validation with parish administrators.
• Assist parishes in exporting data and preparing for migration.

Skills

Data maintenance

Excel

Data validation

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Associate/Bachelor in data-related field

Tools

MySQL/MariaDB

Docker

API

AWS

macOS

Job description

About the Role

The Data Migration Specialist will extract, transform, upload, and clean parishes data as part of a successful migration into our software products. This job includes written and verbal interactions directly with parishes. This role will also uniquely provide parish-level guidance and assistance with data exports, mapping decisions, process adherence, and post-migration validation.

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Benefits and Compensation

We have a passion for making all employees feel supported. In addition to having a genuine interest in helping you do your best work and drive your career, we offer:

• 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical HDHP Plan, Dental, and Vision for employee
• 70% employer-paid premiums for Medical PPO Plan for employees, and Medical, Dental, and Vision for dependents
• 401K match
• Flexible / remote working program - Approved remote locations only
• Hybrid work model - 3 days in the office / 2 days remote each week - Local to COS office only
• 12 paid company holidays
• 2 paid Volunteer Time Off days
• 15 days PTO to start, increases with tenure and seniority.
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Compensation Range: $21.63 - $24.51 hourly

Compensation ranges are determined by role and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the pay range for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The following states are approved as remote work locations for this position: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, VA - All other states are not in consideration for this role at this time.

What You'll Do

• Be the parish’s primary guide from end-to-end in the process of migrating data from prior platform(s) to Pushpay.
• Use highly effective discovery tools and interactions to identify, structure, and migrate data in the most efficient and accurate manner possible.
• Develop a deep understanding of Archdiocesan standards for data structure and usage, and guide parish leaders to adhere to these standards (and leverage Diocesan-specific tools when applicable).
• Utilize highly effective methods for assessing 1) exported data for completeness, 2) upload readiness, 3) optimal data migration results (post-load).
• Leverage your experience with Archdiocesan deployments to learn through repetition, develop and execute a repeatable project plan, and make the process easy and efficient for parish leaders.
• Manage parish communications related to remediation tasks, project timeline & status updates through the data migration process.
• Be a strong communicator - helping Archdiocesan leaders understand the parish experience, any consistent challenges, delays or risks, and ways they can help improve processes.
• Perform post-data migration validation with parish administrators to ensure successful migration.
• Equipping parishes to extract data from their software tools, helping parishes prepare their data for migration, contributing to parish meetings, answering basic support questions.
• Properly using tools for data migration; reporting any functionality issues and bringing innovation ideas for constant improvement.
• Maintaining a working knowledge internal database schema and related software products by participating in team and company trainings.
• Partnering with Implementation coaches in responding to parish needs, building a partner mentality to meet their project expectations.
• Maintaining communication with parish contacts within reasonable response times, according to standard Customer Success guidelines.
• Identifying the need for, and promoting and explaining additional customer services.
• Contributing toward achieving the defined success criteria and outcomes for general initiatives in Customer Success goals, and awareness of tracking/reporting progress toward those goals.

What You'll Bring

REQUIRED

• 1+ year of experience in data maintenance.
• Proficiency using Excel to analyze, format, and standardize complex data sets.
• Ability to validate uploaded data and reconcile to submitted data.
• Teachable; able to receive direct, detailed feedback from leaders and other team members in order to become proficient in the role.
• Fast learner; able to absorb and retain knowledge around our software products, team processes and workflows, and internal tool usage.
• Sets and maintains consistent high standards of performance.
• Proactive and critical thinker; the ability to apply previous knowledge to future work.
• Shows bias for action.
• Excellent team player.
• Adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Plans, organizes, and schedules work in an efficient, organized manner.
• Ability to focus and execute on key company and department priorities.
• Ability to identify significant improvement solutions and enact these within team processes.
• Plans, organizes, and schedules own work as well as work for teammates, in an efficient, organized manner.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

PREFERRED

• MySQL/MariaDB (Sequel Pro, Navicat), Docker, API, AWS, macOS a plus, but not required.
• Prior experience with Church Community Builder software a plus, but not required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in data-related field preferred.
• 2+ years of customer service experience in data services or SaaS.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer will be required. This role consistently operates standard office equipment such as computers and phones. This is largely a sedentary role but may occasionally require lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending, or standing as necessary. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

If you require a modification to your work equipment or furniture please contact the People Team -

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About Pushpay

Pushpay helps organizations and communities come to gather & stay connected, strengthening community, connection, and belonging through our suite of mobile apps, management software, and giving technology. Our 550 Pushpay teammates support 10,000+ customers as they drive social good, and we’re honored to have processed over $15 billion in charitable giving. We’re growing fast, including some exciting acquisitions in recent years, and we need driven talent. Join Pushpay and grow with us!