Data Conversion Lead

Job Title: Data Conversion Lead

Job Location: Portsmouth, NH

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $75.00hr - $80.00hr

Job Overview:

The Data Conversion Lead is responsible for planning, managing, and executing end-to-end data conversion and migration activities as part of large-scale system implementations or transformations. This role ensures that data from legacy systems is accurately extracted, transformed, validated, and loaded into target systems while maintaining data integrity, quality, and compliance. The Data Conversion Lead works closely with business stakeholders, application teams, architects, and vendors to ensure successful data migration aligned with project timelines and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the overall data conversion strategy, approach, and execution.
• Analyze source and target data models and define data mapping and transformation rules.
• Coordinate data extraction, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities.
• Work closely with business teams to understand data requirements and usage.
• Oversee development and execution of data conversion scripts and tools.
• Validate converted data through reconciliation, balancing, and exception analysis.
• Identify, track, and resolve data issues and risks proactively.
• Support mock conversions, system testing, UAT, and go-live cutover activities.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, audit, and compliance standards.
• Provide status updates, metrics, and documentation to project leadership.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8-12 years of experience in data migration or data conversion roles.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL concepts, and RDBMS.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and database tools.
• Proven experience leading conversion activities for enterprise systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Success Factors:

• Accurate and timely data conversion with minimal post-go-live defects.
• Strong collaboration across technical and business teams.
• High data quality and stakeholder confidence in converted data.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Salary : $75 - $80