Senior Director, Data Migration

Summary

Join AffiniPay as a Senior Director of Data Migration and lead the scaling of data migration practices within a premier practice management software. Oversee the entire data migration lifecycle, ensuring seamless transitions for customers. Develop strategic initiatives, optimize operations, and build a high-performing team. Collaborate with various teams to enhance customer onboarding. Own the customer migration experience, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal business disruption. Identify opportunities to enhance automation and optimize workflows. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies. The role requires 8+ years of experience in data migration and 3+ years in a senior leadership role, along with deep expertise in data integration and database management. The position is preferably located in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data migration, data engineering, or a related field within SaaS, fintech, or practice management software
• 3+ years of experience in a senior leadership role, managing teams and large-scale data migration projects
• Deep expertise in data integration, ETL processes, and database management
• Strong technical acumen with experience in Python, SQL, and cloud-based data solutions
• Proven track record of optimizing operations, scaling teams, and implementing best practices in data migrations
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in managing an offshore team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on driving measurable results
• Experience in compliance, risk management, and data security best practices

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a scalable data migration strategy that aligns with company growth objectives
• Oversee the end-to-end data migration process, including extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), ensuring high-quality data integrity and accuracy
• Establish best practices, policies, and frameworks for efficient data migration execution
• Collaborate closely with Product, Support, Sales, Business Operations, Engineering, and Marketing teams to enhance the customer onboarding experience
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of data migration engineers, specialists, and consultants
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team
• Define performance metrics and drive process improvements to enhance operational excellence
• Own the customer migration experience, ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems with minimal business disruption
• Engage directly with key customers to understand their needs, address challenges, and drive successful outcomes
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure a customer-centric approach to migrations
• Identify opportunities to enhance automation and optimize data migration workflows
• Implement tools and technologies that improve data migration efficiency and quality
• Partner with Engineering and Product teams to influence product enhancements that facilitate seamless data migrations
• Ensure all data migrations comply with industry regulations, security protocols, and company policies
• Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Establish robust data governance and validation processes to uphold data integrity

Preferred Qualifications

This role is preferred to sit in Austin, Texas

Benefits

• All employees receive fully covered medical, dental and vision coverage - Choose from our 2 available health plans based on what fits you and/or your family!
• Have some fur babies? - We offer them insurance too!
• RELAX and enjoy your time away with our flexible paid time off policy!
• We will help you plan for your future - 401K, or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match
• Competitive compensation packages that include mid-year and end-of-year bonuses and equity options for all full-time employees
• Health Wellness Program that includes nutrition consultations, mental health apps, and access to discounted memberships
• Have plans to grow your family? - Parental resources, including 16 weeks of paid time off for primary caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including mentorships, leadership programs and our AffiniPayU courses
• We believe it is important to give back with our Matching Gift Program and organized activities focused on donations, volunteerism and supporting the local communities throughout the country
• D&I initiatives provide educational opportunities regarding multicultural issues, tolerance, and celebrating diversity among our entire staff
• An incredible, in-office experience at our headquarters in Austin and San Diego including free lunch delivery, a fully stocked kitchen, and some “sweet” surprises for those afternoon pick-me-ups