Role Title: Implementation Manager/Data Migration

Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026

Location: Coventry, 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £432.40 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

A seasoned Implementation Manager specialising in Data Migration having led complex data migration initiatives as part of system implementations or upgrades. This role ensures accurate, secure, and efficient transfer of data from legacy systems to new platforms while minimizing business disruption. The position demands strong technical expertise in data migration processes, advanced project management skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.

The Implementation Manager should be able to engage with Programme team, stakeholders, Change Management, Business and Service Readiness teams to ensure that Bank and customer outcomes are implemented in a safe and secure way:

Plan and manage data migration releases into various environments on the path to production, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption
Coordinate data integration and mapping activities with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Technical Leads to align source-to-target migration requirements
Review and update the high-level data migration approach, presenting strategy and progress to governance bodies or working groups
Lead detailed migration planning, including:
Cutover plans for migration execution
Communication plans for stakeholders during migration phases
Forecast and secure required migration resources, including internal technical teams and third-party vendors
Ensure each migration cycle (non-prod and prod) adheres to governance processes:
Raise and secure approvals for migration change records
Prepare for and present at Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and Deployment Reviews
Provide inputs for Go/No-Go decisions based on migration readiness
Lead the migration team through all phases, ensuring accountability and timely delivery
Play an active role in live data validation and proving, confirming data integrity post-migration
Manage incident resolution during migration cutover and warranty periods to minimize business impact
Secure CAB approval to exit warranty, confirming successful migration and stabilization
Capture lessons learned from each migration cycle and embedded improvements into future strategies
Prior experience in re-platforming or large-scale data migrations is highly advantageous
Maintain control over multiple environment migrations, ensuring consistency and compliance
Adapt quickly to manage multiple migrations in short timelines, validating strategies and mitigating risks

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply