Data Migration Lead – ADMS Series 6
Oslo, Norway - Full-time
About the Role
As a Data Migration Lead, you will make an impact by leading the strategy, execution, and governance of a major ADMS Series 6 data migration program supporting utility clients across Europe. You will be a valued member of our Energy & Utilities Technology team and work collaboratively with utility stakeholders, ADMS architects, data engineers, and project leadership to ensure the successful consolidation of multiple utility systems into a single operational platform.
This is a highly visible role within a large grid modernization initiative, requiring both technical leadership and stakeholder management expertise. You will shape the migration approach, oversee delivery execution, and ensure the quality and integrity of complex utility network data throughout the project lifecycle.
In this role, you will:
• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end data migration strategy across a multi-person engineering team.
• Own the integrity, quality, governance, and successful delivery of utility network and SCADA data migrations.
• Design and oversee ETL architectures, migration methodologies, validation frameworks, and quality control processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Data Migration Engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish migration plans, priorities, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
• Partner with utility stakeholders, architects, integration teams, and project leadership to ensure successful program delivery.
• Manage migration risks, dependencies, issues, and remediation plans.
• Lead data validation, testing, reconciliation, cutover planning, and deployment activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of migration processes, standards, and governance practices.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
• 6+ years of experience in data migration, data engineering, utility systems implementation, or related technical delivery roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading data migration projects, technical workstreams, or engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, electrical networks, GIS platforms, and utility operational technologies.
• Proven experience designing and overseeing ETL architectures and migration frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, databases, and data quality management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in hybrid and distributed delivery environments.
These Will Help You Stand Out
• Experience with ADMS, SCADA, EMS, or DMS platforms.
• Knowledge of IEC 61970/61968 Common Information Model (CIM) standards.
• Experience with Python scripting and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of utility integration standards and enterprise data architecture.
• Experience leading migration programs within utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments and complex enterprise transformation programs.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Things to know before you apply
- Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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- AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
- Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
- Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
- Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
