Data Lead

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Telco sector is looking for a Data Lead on a contract duration of 6 to 12 months. 

We are seeking a results-driven Data Lead to oversee the end-to-end data migration strategy and execution within a BSS transformation program. This role is pivotal in aligning business, technical, and vendor stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant migration of customer, product, and billing data across legacy and target platforms.
This role is both strategic and hands-on, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across business and IT teams.

POSITION INFO:
Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in data management roles, with at least 3+ years as a Data Lead on BSS or enterprise transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of BSS domains and data models – customer, billing, product catalog, order, usage, etc.
• Proven experience in data migration from legacy systems to modern BSS platforms (e.g., Amdocs, Netcracker, Ericsson).
• Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data profiling, cleansing, transformation, and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Azure Purview, Alation).
• Experience working with SQL, data modeling tools, and scripting languages for data analysis or validation.
• Solid understanding of data privacy and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in telecom contexts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams and vendor resources.

• Telecom or digital services industry experience, ideally within BSS/OSS transformation programs.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Snowflake, AWS Redshift).
• Familiarity with TM Forum standards (e.g., SID model, eTOM).
• Certifications in data governance, data quality, or data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP, DAMA).
• Agile or SAFe delivery experience with data workstreams.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, or related field.