Project Manager - Data Migration - Financial Services

Pierce Professional Resources; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Professional Resources in the United States is seeking a seasoned Data Migration Project Manager to lead complex data migration initiatives within the financial services sector. You will design plans, align stakeholders, and drive on-time delivery.

You will oversee data validation, governance, and risk mitigation, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong communication, organization, and PM tooling experience (JIRA, MS Project, Confluence) are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.