3+ years of experience in data migration, conversion, or legacy transformation projects.
Proven Agile product delivery experience, including user story ownership and backlog management.
Ability to collaborate with engineering and data teams on mapping rules and validation requirements.
Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end migration processes, from data discovery to post-migration validation.
Skilled in translating technical challenges into actionable business requirements.
Experience coordinating across diverse teams to ensure alignment in migration efforts.
Strong risk management skills in large-scale implementation projects.
Responsibilities
Lead data migration initiatives from planning through execution and validation.
Collaborate with engineering and data teams to define transformation logic and quality expectations.
Facilitate discussions to clarify requirements and drive consensus among stakeholders.
Manage and prioritize the product backlog to align with migration goals.
Identify and mitigate risks and dependencies throughout the migration process.
Ensure effective communication of complex migration topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Oversee the reconciliation processes and ensure data integrity post-migration.
Benefits
Hybrid/remote work options available.
Opportunity to work on complex system modernization programs.
Engagement with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Professional development opportunities in Agile methodologies.
Involvement in high-impact projects with significant organizational value.
Full Job Description
Product Owner (Data Migration) - Rockville, MD (Hybrid / Remote options available) Full-time Position. Candidates should possess US Citizenship, reside in US and be willing to go through the federal background check due to the nature of the client.
Proven experience contributing to complex system implementation or modernization programs, with at least 3 years focused on data migration, conversion, legacy transformation, or related initiatives.
Strong Agile product delivery experience, including ownership of user stories, backlog refinement, prioritization, acceptance criteria, and roadmap planning.
Ability to partner with engineering and data teams to define mapping rules, transformation logic, validation requirements, reconciliation processes, and data quality expectations.
Solid understanding of end-to-end migration activities, from initial data discovery and profiling through cleansing, transformation, conversion, testing, cutover, reconciliation, and post-migration validation.
Skilled at turning technical findings and migration challenges into clear business requirements, decisions, and next steps.
Experience coordinating across product, business, development, QA, architecture, and leadership teams to keep migration efforts aligned and progressing.
Strong ability to identify and manage delivery risks, dependencies, competing priorities, and key decisions across large-scale implementation efforts.
Excellent facilitation and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to lead discussions, clarify requirements, and drive agreement across multiple teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data and migration topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
