Associate Director, Data Migration, Modernization

Guidehouse

. Lead the end-to-end data workstream and establish the migration strategy, governance cadence, priorities, and integrated delivery plan .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading data migration strategies and execution, with a strong focus on cloud data platforms, governance, and quality assurance. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

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Data Migration StrategyDatabricks ArchitectureCloud Data PlatformsData Governance CertificationEnterprise Data Modernization

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Hard Skills

Data EngineeringData Quality AnalysisData MappingData ReconciliationDataOpsMigration ExecutionRationalization CriteriaStabilization PlansDelivery RoadmapsImplementation Plans

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationStakeholder AlignmentDecision FacilitationCross-Workstream Issue Resolution

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksUnity CatalogCloud PlatformsHR Data Products

Certifications & Qualifications

Program Management CertificationCloud CertificationData Governance Certification

Industry Keywords

Public TrustRegulated OrganizationsEnterprise HR DataERP DataWorkforce Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPUnity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end data workstream and establish the migration strategy, governance cadence, priorities, and integrated delivery plan
Define system and asset rationalization criteria and guide decisions to migrate, redesign, consolidate, retain temporarily, or retire
Prioritize migration waves using business value, dependency, readiness, complexity, risk, and operational-impact considerations
Direct source and target profiling, quality analysis, mapping, conversion, reconciliation, validation, and readiness activities
Oversee migration execution across Databricks architecture, engineering, testing, release, stabilization, and operational transition
Guide expansion of canonical HR data products and reusable patterns beyond the initial priority waves
Coordinate with business, HR, application, integration, security, architecture, governance, and program leadership stakeholders
Establish the repeatable operating model, standards, decision gates, metrics, and lessons learned needed for broader rollout
Lead executive communications, resolve cross-workstream issues, and provide accountability for scope, schedule, quality, and outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DHS Public Trust; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred
Bachelor’s degree in data engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field
Eight (8) or more years of experience leading enterprise data modernization, migration, platform, or analytics programs, including responsibility for multidisciplinary teams
Experience leading data migration strategy and execution across complex source systems, dependencies, and business processes
Experience defining rationalization criteria, migration waves, reconciliation approaches, readiness gates, and stabilization plans
Strong knowledge of modern cloud data platforms, lakehouse architecture, data products, governance, quality, testing, and DataOps
Experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog
Demonstrated ability to advise executives, facilitate difficult decisions, and align business and technical stakeholders
Experience developing resource models, delivery roadmaps, implementation plans, and repeatable rollout approaches
Experience modernizing enterprise HR, ERP, financial, or workforce data environments
Experience with public-sector or regulated organizations
Program management, cloud, Databricks, or data governance certification
Experience supporting capture, proposal development, and partner-led staffing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Travel up to 25%