Project Manager - Data Migration - Financial Services

Pierce; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce is seeking an experienced Data Migration Project Manager in the United States to lead critical migration initiatives across financial services. You will craft detailed plans, align stakeholders, and manage risks to ensure data integrity and on-time delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in data-migration PM, strong knowledge of governing data, and familiarity with Agile/Waterfall methods. This position is on-site with a focus on collaboration and client-facing delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience in data migration within financial services.
• Familiar with data migration tools and best practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory data governance.
• PM methodologies: Agile and Waterfall.
• PM certifications such as PMP/Prince2 are advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead data migration projects in the financial services sector.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines and risk strategies.
• Collaborate with analysts, data architects, IT and stakeholders.
• Oversee data validation, cleansing and testing for integrity.
• Coordinate resources and manage dependencies to meet deadlines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and data governance throughout.
• Provide status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of migration methodologies.

Skills

Data migration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Agile & Waterfall

Stakeholder comms

PM certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Finance/Business

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data migration projects within the financial services sector, ensuring seamless transfer of data between systems.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies related to data migration activities.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, data architects, IT teams, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and migration scope.
• Oversee data validation, cleansing, and testing to ensure data integrity and accuracy post-migration.
• Coordinate resources and manage dependencies to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data governance policies throughout the migration process.
• Provide regular status updates, reports, and documentation to senior management and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize data migration methodologies and best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience focused on data migration projects in the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of data migration tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Understanding of financial systems, regulatory requirements, and data governance principles.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams including technical and business stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project, Confluence).
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or Agile certifications are advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Basic asset management knowledge.
• Understanding of risk and controls is a plus.
• Experience within PMO structure.
• Strong PowerPoint/deck creation skills.
• Highly client-facing, engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to drive conversations and manage expectations.
• 8-10+ years of experience.

Originally posted on Himalayas