Project Role : Data Migration Lead Project Role Description : Lead the planning and execution of data migration to ensure data is accurate, complete, and ready for use in the target system. Coordinate teams, define migration approach and controls, and manage risks to ensure a smooth and reliable transition. Must have

skills:
Snowflake Data Warehouse Good to have

skills:
NA Minimum 12 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Data Migration Lead, a typical day involves overseeing the entire data migration process from planning through execution. This role requires coordinating multiple teams to ensure that data is transferred accurately and completely to the target system. The individual manages the migration approach, implements necessary controls, and addresses any risks that may arise to guarantee a seamless and dependable transition. Throughout the day, the lead collaborates with various stakeholders to align efforts and maintain the integrity and readiness of data for operational use. Roles &

Responsibilities:
• Own end-to-end delivery for large-scale data modernization / migration programs (legacy to cloud, typically Snowflake-centric lakehouse or warehouse architectures)
• Lead and manage teams of data engineers, architects, and analysts (direct reports + matrixed pods) own performance, staffing, and capability development
• Run program governance: status reporting, risk/dependency management, client steering committee interaction, SOW/scope tracking
• Act as primary client-facing owner for delivery
- translate business/technical asks into execution plans, defend timelines and estimates, manage escalations
• Drive technical direction on Snowflake implementations:



data modeling (dimensional / Data Vault), ingestion pipeline design, performance and cost governance, security/RBAC
• Partner with architects on integration patterns (CDC tools like Debezium /Qlik Replicate, streaming via Kafka/MSK, orchestration)
• Own estimation, staffing plans, and financial tracking (fixed-fee or T&M;) for the program Qualified & Technical

Skills:
• Must Have

Skills:
Proficiency in Snowflake Data Warehouse.
• Experience in designing and managing large-scale data migration projects involving complex data sets.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality standards, and best practices in data migration.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot data migration issues, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data warehousing solutions and integration techniques.
• Excellent skills in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project timelines.
• Snowflake: warehouse sizing/cost optimization, Snowpipe, RBAC/security model, query performance tuning
• Strong data engineering background with SQL
• Data modeling: dimensional modeling and/or Data Vault 2.0
• Efficient problem solving and RCA skills
• Proven people management (staffing, team management, team tracking, reporting etc.)
• Demonstrated large program delivery
• Strong client stakeholder management, comfortable owning governance and escalations independently Additional Information
• 12+ years in data engineering / cloud data platforms, including a minimum of 4 years hands-on Snowflake (architecture, performance tuning cost/credit optimization, security model — not just SQL authoring)
• This position is based at our Mumbai office.
• A 15-year full-time education is required.

📌 Data Migration Lead (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Accenture in India
📍 Navi Mumbai