Data Transformation & Migration Services Manager

Applied Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Systems is seeking a Manager of Data Transformation & Conversion Services to lead a team responsible for data migration and implementation across client projects. In a hybrid model (2–3 days in office weekly), you will drive AI-enabled automation, continuous improvement, and strategic transformation while delivering quality outcomes for customers.

This role partners with product, engineering, and services to scale operations, mentor staff, and invent new ways to apply data science to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience managing technical, consulting, implementation, or data-focused teams.
• Proven success leading organizational change or transformation initiatives.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and people development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions in evolving environments.
• Experience with AI, automation, machine learning, generative AI, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years working in data conversion or analysis roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Data Conversion Specialists, building a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and customer success.
• Identify skill gaps and craft talent strategies that prepare the team for future business needs.
• Spot opportunities to apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and customer outcomes.
• Champion experimentation, rapid prototyping, and continuous improvement, driving adoption of AI-powered tools across the team.
• Own delivery of data conversion activities across a portfolio of customer implementations, tracking KPIs for quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Support complex, strategic, and at-risk customer engagements, serving as an escalation point for migration challenges and solution design.

Skills

Leadership

Transformation

Coaching

Communication

AI/Automation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Applied Systems is seeking a Manager of Data Transformation & Conversion Services to lead a team responsible for data migration and implementation across client projects. In a hybrid model (2–3 days in office weekly), you will drive AI-enabled automation, continuous improvement, and strategic transformation while delivering quality outcomes for customers.

This role partners with product, engineering, and services to scale operations, mentor staff, and invent new ways to apply data science to