Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced GitHub Enterprise Migration Lead to support and coordinate large-scale GitHub migration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Migration Execution & Project Management
Lead and coordinate end-to-end migration activities using GitHub Enterprise Importer (GHE Importer).
Plan and manage migration waves and sequencing.
Coordinate timelines, dependencies, and activities across multiple application teams.
Track progress and provide regular status updates to management.

Team Support & Enablement
Develop migration documentation, guides, and best practices for application teams.
Provide advisory support and training on migration processes and tools.
Assist teams with GitHub migration tools, including GHE Importer and GitHub Mannequins.
Troubleshoot migration issues and resolve technical blockers.

User & Data Migration
Execute and support user migration using GitHub Mannequins to map local accounts to Entra ID.
Manage group and organization restructuring activities.




Ensure compliance with EU data residency requirements.

Communication & Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for application teams throughout the migration.
Maintain transparent, timely, and effective communication with stakeholders.
Ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to development workflows.

Requirements

Must-Have Experience
Solid hands-on experience with GitHub Enterprise migrations, particularly using GitHub Enterprise Importer.
Proven experience migrating large numbers of repositories, users, and organizations.
Deep understanding of GitHub Enterprise Server (GHE), organizations, teams, and permissions.
Experience with GitHub Mannequins for user account migration.
Familiarity with Entra ID (Azure AD) integration in enterprise GitHub environments.
Robust project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Nice-to-Have
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📌 Github Enterprise Migration Lead Chennai
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