Manager, Data Migration

UNAVAILABLE; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Holidays and vacation time

Wellness days

Birthday day off

Job summary

Applied Systems is seeking a Manager, Data Migration to lead a team of Data Migration Engineers responsible for moving customer data from competitors and legacy systems into Applied Systems SaaS products. This remote Canada role partners with global teams to deliver end-to-end migration projects using a Follow the Sun model.

You will guide technical work, set priorities, monitor quality dashboards, and collaborate with Onboarding, Success, Development, Operations, and Support to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading technical teams and coaching with clear goals and constructive feedback.
• Strong working knowledge of database structures and SQL; ability to review scripts with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Data Migration Engineers with regular 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Own team performance using data dashboards and workload metrics.
• Provide technical guidance on data migration approaches including script and scope reviews.
• Adapt priorities as resources and timelines change to deliver high-impact work.
• Monitor projects daily/weekly; manage risks and escalations across tools (Slack, Jira, email).
• Review and approve scripts, development tickets, and post-activation scripts per policies.
• Support quality control with dashboards and fixes for issues.
• Manage team costs, timesheets, and weekend coverage hours.
• Recommend changes to policies and tooling; keep documentation current.
• Collaborate with Development, Operations, cloud/engineering to resolve defects and evolve solutions.
• Coordinate cross-region handoffs and schedules with peers; communicate updates clearly.
• Participate in weekend rotation for go/no-go decisions.
• Advance department initiatives like cloud-based data platforms (BigQuery) and intelligent tooling.

Skills

Leadership

SQL

ETL concepts

SaaS data migration

Project management

Communication

Automation

BigQuery

AI-assisted tooling

Insurance tech

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems/CS/Data Science/SE

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Slack

Job description

Canada Internal Job Ad

Role title: Manager, Data Migration

Salary range: $80,000-$120,000 CAD

Location: Remote - Canada

The opportunity

Applied is building the connective intelligence that moves insurance. Every function contributes to that work. In this role, you will lead a team of Data Migration Engineers who move customer data from competitor and legacy systems into Applied Systems SaaS products.

As a people leader within Data Services, the Manager sets priorities, adapts plans when resources or operations shift, and makes sure customers get high quality migration outcomes. You guide your team on technical work and partner with Onboarding and Success Services, Development, Operations, Solution Services, and Support to deliver complex, end-to-end projects.This role works hand in hand with a global Data Services team using a Follow the Sun delivery model. You will keep work moving across regions and time zones, hand off cleanly, and step in when a project needs extra attention. You work within established policies, procedures, and business plans, and you take direction from your senior leader. Success here takes steady judgment, clear communication, and a coaching mindset as tools, platforms, and processes keep evolving.

What you’ll own

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Data Migration Engineers, including regular 1:1s, goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective action or performance improvement plans when needed
• Own the team’s performance and results, using project data, quality dashboards, and workload metrics to track progress and guide improvement
• Provide technical guidance to your team, colleagues, and customers on data migration approaches, including script review, scope review, and troubleshooting complex issues
• Adapt priorities and project plans when resources, timelines, or operational needs change, so the team works on what matters most
• Monitor projects daily and weekly, spot risks early, and step in on escalations and project fires across Slack, Jira, and email
• Review and approve script requests, development tickets, and post-activation scripts, following Data Services policies and procedures
• Support quality control by monitoring quality boards and dashboards, and by driving fixes when issues show up
• Monitor and manage team costs, including timesheets, additional compensation, and weekend coverage hours
• Recommend changes to Data Services policies, processes, and tooling, and keep documentation current as those changes roll out
• Partner with Development, Operations, and cloud and engineering teams to resolve defects, elevate infrastructure issues, and shape new or evolving solutions
• Work with fellow managers, supervisors, and functional peers to align schedules, resources, and handoffs across regions and time zones
• Explain complex technical information clearly to audiences who know the subject, and present project and program updates that build cooperation across teams
• Take part in the management rotation for weekend coverage, including monitoring live merges and go/no-go decisions
• Help advance department initiatives, including adopting cloud-based data platforms such as BigQuery and intelligent tooling that improves migration speed, scalability, and quality

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams, with a track record of coaching people, setting clear goals, and handling performance conversations with care
• Strong working knowledge of database structures and SQL, with enough depth to review scripts and guide engineers through complex migration, integration, or transformation work
• Solid understanding of ETL concepts, data mapping, and data quality best practices
• Hands-on experience with SaaS data migration or ETL initiatives in a production environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing project timelines and adjust plans quickly, while keeping customers and quality front and center
• Comfort leading in a collaborative, global environment where work moves across regions and time zones
• Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics, present to peers and stakeholders, and gain cooperation across teams and with customers during escalations
• Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions within established policies and business plans, while staying calm when priorities change
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

What could set you apart

• Experience or exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery and Cloud Storage
• Experience introducing automation, scripting, or AI‑assisted tools to improve data analysis, migration, or quality assurance
• Experience with insurance technology or agency management systems
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, Slack, or similar tools to track work, collaborate across teams, and document processes
• Experience with HR and workforce tools such as UKG for timekeeping and performance management

Build a career that moves an industry

Applied is the connective intelligence transforming how insurance works. We build the platforms, data, and intelligent systems that connect agencies and carriers across the insurance lifecycle.

Here, careers move with the work. You can own meaningful decisions, build what reaches the market, expand your scope as the business evolves, and work alongside people who bring expertise, curiosity, and care to what they create.

What you can expect

• Work with reach: Build products, services, or programs that support agencies, carriers, and teammates across the insurance lifecycle.

• Ownership with context: Make decisions with a clear view of customer needs, business priorities, and the teammates who bring the work to market.

• Growth through scope: Expand your impact through meaningful projects, cross-functional exposure, learning opportunities, and stretch work as the business evolves.

• Built by people: Work with people who bring expertise, curiosity, and care to what they build, and who share accountability for moving the work forward.

Use the language above as a starting point for consistency and quality. Adjust as needed to fit the role, provided every claim is accurate, current, and tied to the work, team, or business impact.

Benefits and support

Our benefits support your health, time, and life beyond work.

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• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Holiday and vacation time

• Health and wellness days

• A day off for your birthday

Compensation transparency

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is $80,000-$120,000 CAD. The range includes base salary and, where applicable, variable or incentive pay. Starting compensation reflects the role’s scope and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and location.

Candidate security

Applied communicates with candidates through an @appliedsystems.com email address or our official careers portal. Our recruiters will never request payment or ask for bank account details, government identification numbers, or other sensitive financial information during initial recruiting conversations.

Background checks

Employment is contingent on successful completion of the background checks and verification steps that apply to the role and location.

Use of AI in recruitment

Applied may use AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, such as organizing application information, scheduling, and workflow administration. Hiring decisions include human review and follow applicable laws and company policy. [Insert any additional approved notice required for this role or location.]

Equal employment opportunity

Applied Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on job‑related qualifications and business needs, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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