Data Migration Lead

Data Migration Lead

Multiple 12 Month Fixed-Term Contracts

About the Role

Due to significant global growth Kinetic are undertaking a large scale multi stream program of work designed to transform our technology landscape create simplified consistent ways of working and ensure our future growth plans are underpinned by seamless technology products and processes.

These newly created roles play a key role in Kinetics enterprise transformation program responsible for leading the successful migration of data from multiple legacy systems into new platforms across Finance HR/Payroll Asset Management and supporting cloud environments (Snowflake Azure).

This role oversees the end-to-end migration lifecycle including scope definition extraction transformation loading (ETL) validation reconciliation defect management and cutover planning. The Data Migration Lead will work closely with internal analysts business SMEs Data Governance Leads SI Partners and system owners to ensure high-quality fit-for-purpose data is available at go-live and beyond.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning and execution of the data migration strategy across multiple streams (Finance HR Payroll Asset etc.) and systems.
• Plan and collaborate with Project Managers SI Partners Data Analysts and internal stakeholders to define migration scope data domains and transformation rules.
• Coordinate data extraction from legacy systems oversee cleansing and ensure alignment with target system data models and business rules.
• Own the migration schedule manage migration waves/mock loads and track progress against milestones and data readiness checkpoints.
• Lead data validation reconciliation and defect triage activities in collaboration with analysts SMEs and SI Partners.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of source-to-target mappings transformations lineage and data decisions.
• Work with IT and architecture teams to ensure secure and scalable infrastructure and data pipelines are in place.
• Facilitate working sessions with business stakeholders and SMEs to validate data sets and resolve data-related issues.
• Prepare and maintain migration dashboards risk logs and communication updates for executive and program-level reporting.
• Support cutover planning including dry runs final load logistics contingency measures and post-go-live data support.

What You Will Need

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Information Systems Data Management or a related field.
• 5 years experience in data migration roles with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience leading complex multi-system data migrations in ERP HR Payroll or Asset Management contexts.
• Strong knowledge of ETL processes data pipelines and migration tooling.
• Ability to coordinate across business and technical teams ensuring alignment on requirements timelines and risks.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Excel (advanced) and data validation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to document and communicate data migration decisions mappings defects and risks.
• Strong problem-solving planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in large-scale transformation or implementation programs.

Desirable:

• Experience with migration into platforms such as Oracle Fusion Workday Hexagon Snowflake or Azure.
• Familiarity with middleware and ETL tools such as Boomi OIC Informatica or Azure Data Factory.
• Exposure to data governance practices metadata management and quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience working alongside System Integrators or external vendors in a migration delivery model.
• Understanding of data security privacy and compliance considerations during migration.

About us:

At Kinetic we dont just move people - were creating the positive change our planet needs. As a leader in sustainable transport were committed to creating cleaner safer and greener environments for generations to come.

Our size and scale give our people real opportunities to learn grow and progress in their careers. Calm positive and respectful team players thrive here. Our people embrace change and are encouraged to stretch their comfort zone while making a difference. We challenge each other to be our best.

Were driven by respect diversity and genuine connection. From networking groups to community partnerships and volunteering our camaraderie naturally brings people together. Our energy and dedication keep communities moving and our people growing.

How to apply:

Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply including First Nations People and people from diverse social cultural and gender backgrounds.

If youre interested in this rewarding role with Kinetic then click the Apply button now!