Manager - Migrations & PMS Ops

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented migrations specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan, execute and manage the seamless transfer of data between platforms, including reconciliation and analysis of financial data, and reporting back on key progress metrics. This role will be responsible for ensuring data integrity and optimising migration processes. This requires strong data analysis skills and a comprehensive understanding of data workflows, databases and best practices for data migration. He/she should be able to lead junior staff in the team and manage planning and delivery of work.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Planning - Collaborate with various stakeholders (clients, internal business units, engineering) to understand migration requirements, scope, and objectives. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation effective strategies for prevention of data loss and/or non-completion within timescales.

• Perform data mapping from source to target systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Ensure data quality, cleansing, and validation throughout the migration process.

• Reconciliation – Perform data reconciliation and verification and resolve any discrepancies. Document results, track carry-forward issues and coordinate closely with other teams until fully reconciled status. 

• Maintain detailed documentation of migration plans, processes, configurations, and post-migration outcomes. Create play-books and operational workflows for new datasets/systems.

• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting during and after migration activities.

• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and dashboards for senior management, outlining key results and metrics.

• Capable of performing investigations, troubleshoot and community effectively with clients.

 Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Maths, Statistics, or related field and/or Specialist Data Analysis Professional Certification.

• Preferred 2-5 years of experience as a data analyst/lead in financial or data reconciliation or in a similar role.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, other MS Office Suite tools (Word, PowerPoint, Email).

• Proficiency in database technologies (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and strong SQL scripting abilities would be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements are also an added advantage.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data (using knowledge/experience of BI concepts) clearly.

• Strong attention to detail, time management skills in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to lead team and meet deadlines.