Senior Consultant – Data Migration Lead (Banking Transformation Programme)

Location

London, United Kingdom

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Employment Type

Initial 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)

Potential opportunity to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

About the Company

A leading company providing IT and business transformation services to corporations across Europe.

System implementation and modernization

• PMO and project delivery support


• Digital transformation (DX)


• Process improvement and business transformation


• Data migration and systems integration programs

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join a large-scale banking system migration programme in London.

The programme is currently at a key stage where planning activities need to transition into successful execution. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating stakeholders, refining migration plans, driving discussions, and ensuring progress across multiple workstreams.

This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on delivery professional who can combine data migration expertise, PMO capabilities, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Data Migration Leadership

• Support and coordinate data migration activities across multiple systems


• Review and improve migration approaches, plans, and schedules


• Identify and manage migration risks, issues, and dependencies


• Support execution planning and readiness activities

Project Delivery & PMO

• Drive project governance and delivery activities


• Monitor project progress, milestones, and deliverables


• Prepare status reports and project updates


• Facilitate workshops and steering discussions

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate business, technology, and third-party stakeholders


• Build strong relationships with client teams and project sponsors


• Resolve cross-functional issues and drive decision-making


• Facilitate communication between multiple workstreams

Planning & Coordination

• Support migration strategy development and implementation


• Drive alignment across various project teams


• Assist with schedule reviews and planning revisions


• Ensure project activities remain on track toward delivery objectives

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in data migration projects


• Banking or Financial Services experience


• PMO or project management experience


• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills


• Experience working directly with clients and senior stakeholders


• Ability to operate independently and proactively


• Experience managing cross-functional project teams


• Strong communication and facilitation skills


• Preferred Experience


• Core Banking experience


• Deposit systems experience


• Trade Finance knowledge


• Experience across the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution


• Experience reviewing and improving migration strategies


• Consulting firm background

Interview Process

• 3–4 interview stages

Additional Information

• Start Date: ASAP (October start preferred)


• Visa Sponsorship: Not available


• Language: English required; Japanese would be an advantage


• Travel: Not required

Application Note

Please note that only candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

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