About the Role:

Eversheds Sutherland are seeking an experienced Data Migration Project Manager to join our existing Project delivery team. You will be reporting to the Senior Project Manager and responsible for the successful migration of data from our current DMS (OpenText eDocs) and linked systems to our new DMS (iManage Work 10).

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying the impact of all proposed data migration changes.
• Working with colleagues and our third-party suppliers to determine the correct solution to ensure the successful migration of data.
• Creation and ownership of migration plan, identify and understand dependencies and ensure realistic delivery dates. Report progress against baseline for key milestones.
• Working with colleagues to define the data migration strategy.
• Produce a mapping matrix for the migration of all data.
• Undertake a gap analysis to ensure no data is missed (e.g. archive data).
• Review data quality, creating and implementing plans to address any issues prior to migration commencing.
• Work with colleagues and third-party suppliers to create the infrastructure necessary to successfully migrate data (including servers, databases and network improvements).
• Work with colleagues and third-party suppliers to define the initial migration scripts.
• Validate the migration scripts through rigorous testing activities using a representative data sample.
• Ensure alpha, delta and cut-over migrations are all delivered in line with agreed Programme milestones.
• Responsible for the day to day management of 3rd parties and internal team members working on the delivery of the migration.
• Creation and ownership of the Migration RAID log, responsible for the ensuring the resolution of all issues and the identification of mitigations for risks.
• Responsible for ensuring engagement of key stakeholders and keeping them engaged and up to date with migration progress.
• Understand and communicate technical solutions and designs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Working closely with IT, business and 3rd party vendors to understand requirements and deliver effective designs.
• Responsible for reporting of the project status, planning and budget management.
• Manage, motivate and monitor cross functional teams.
• Responsible of handover of solutions to support teams (internal and external) as part of service introduction along with production of relevant handover documentation.