INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA SERVICES Programmes and Planning, Core Systems Modernisation Programme CSM BI Data Migration Technical Lead Full Time, Fixed Term (24 months) Grade G: 36,309-45,954 per annum An opportunity has arisen to join the IT and Media Services (ITMS) Directorate, you will be working with the CSM Business Intelligence and Business Process teams at an exciting time of investment and modernisation at DMU. The Technical Lead works within the CSM BI project team and provides leadership and coordination of all technical aspects of systems development activities required to provide a productive and efficient system. Responsible for the data migration activity from De Montfort University s (DMU s) legacy systems into target core system, as part of the Core System Modernisation Programme. You will be leading a team of Data Analysts and developers to create a stable and scalable platform for Data Transformation. You must have extensive Data Warehouse and BI experience, in depth experience of working in a Project Management and Data Migration environment; extensive experience in ETL workbenches; experience in following Data Governance, Processes and Protocols as well as Business Intelligence. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and an ability to present clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels in an often pressured, high profile environment. For further information or an informal discussion about this role please contact the ITMS CSM Programme Manager, Paul Bodell, on 0116 207 8966 or paul.bodell@dmu.ac.uk. Please quote reference: 8561 Closing Date: 22 February 2015 Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job Description Job title: CSM BI Data Migration Technical Lead Information Technology and Media Services Duties of the role Overall purpose of the role Main duties and responsibilities To be responsible for the data migration activity from De Montfort University s (DMU s) legacy systems into target core systems as part of the Core System Modernisation Programme. Leading a team of Data Analysts and developers to create a stable and scalable platform for Data Transformation. The Universities core resource systems (Student Records, Finance, and HR) which are made up of many legacy systems provided by multiple vendors are now causing significant issues. The Core Systems Modernisation (CSM) aims to address these issues. The core of the CSM programme is targeted at creating a change in efficiency and effectiveness of the core resource management across the University. 1. Lead the design and implement an ETL Framework for Data Migration, adhering to industry best practice and our architectural standards. 2. Define and implement coding standards, documentation standards and version control, ensuring that all migration development activity confirms to these standards 3. Direct development activity to ensure that migration development goals are delivered on time and within budget 4. Remove technical impediments to development, escalating to the Project Manager where required 5. Conduct regular reviews with ETL Developers and Data Migration Analysts, giving feedback and ensuring quality standards are upheld. 6. Responsibility for software quality through test-driven development and adherence to our Quality Assurance standards, working closely with the Quality Assurance team. To sign off unit testing and ensure that QA testing defects are resolved in a timely manner 7. Work closely with the Business Analyst Lead, Data Governance Lead and Project Manager to ensure data mapping and data quality are implemented correctly to business requirements 8. Responsible for providing estimates, project planning, project risk identification and mitigation action planning with the Project Manager 9. Provide regular development status updates, discussing high priority cases immediately with the Project Manager and assist with attrition management 10. To be a Data Migration technical expert. Helping to build a strong and effective customer focused and professional team of Data Migration experts through effective coordination, coaching and facilitation. Provide mentorship and leadership that models the university s values, motivates staff, promotes performance improvement and enables ITMS to deliver excellence based on meeting agreed targets and objectives. 11. Foster and encourage a climate of cross team mentoring and knowledge transfer to ensure the Data Migration team are multi-skilled, single points of expertise are eradicated and deployment activities can be undertaken across the team.
Duties of the role 12. Engage with all other stakeholders to continuously look at pragmatic ways that interteam working can be improved by sharing information, knowledge and best practice. Identify and suggest solutions to any process gaps that appear and help build a collaborative culture based on transparency, openness and trust. 13. Ensure compliance with corporate standards for information systems, security and technology are in line with relevant legislation and audit requirements 14. Remain innovative and stay abreast of all relevant industry and technological developments in the market place and provide advice to the Data Migration Project Manager on how to take advantage of these to support the development of initiatives that deliver programme objectives. 15. Take responsibility for ensuring that the university s strategic equality plans are in place and provide regular reports on progress. 16. Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.
Person Specification CSM BI Project: Technical Lead Information Technology and Media Services Grade: G Role Profile Ref: Full Time, Fixed Term (24 months) Area of responsibility Qualifications and Training Professional Qualifications Requirements Essential or desirable *Method of assessment A I T D Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Professional Certification in ETL and / or RDMS technology. Management Managing a team of Data Migration specialists in either a Microsoft SQL or/and Oracle environments. Data Governance Experience monitoring and improving data quality across multiple applications and data sources. This will include Master Data Management, Data Cleansing and Data Quality Auditing. Data Migration Experience of ETL within a Data Migration Environment. Enterprise solutions Knowledge and expertise of enterprise ETL Tools (e.g. SSIS, DataStage, Talend). Leadership Experience in a lead/senior position in a technical environment. Problem solving Solution Design Stakeholder Engagement Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Experience in writing and performance tuning SQL and in ETL design methodologies and concepts, plus an understanding of best practice development methodologies. Experience working closely with customers on solution design, in crossfunctional teams and with senior
Area of responsibility Requirements Essential or desirable *Method of assessment stakeholder. Customer focused. A I T D Technical Design A proven track record in delivering quality fit for purpose ETL solutions on time and to budget in large, complex organisations. This will include design/development of ETL Frameworks, Batch Process and Audit. Data Cleansing Use of Data Cleansing and Data Profiling Tools. Development Programming Experience of the full development lifecycle including requirements gathering, estimation, design, software development, configuration management, release management, testing, training etc. SQL programming skills (e.g. T-SQL and/or P-SQL). Solution Architecture Knowledge of HE solution requirements. Communications Continuous Improvement Good communication, presentation and report writing skills. The ability to recognise new approaches and be able to contribute to continuous improvement. Data Operations Data Security & Integrity Experience of data operations within a UK Higher Education environment. Knowledge of HE regulatory data requirements. Societal Ethics Commitment to equality and diversity. Team Leadership Team Leadership of a dedicated technical team specialising in Data Migration. Database Design Knowledge and expertise in designing, developing, implementing and supporting relational and OLAP databases such as SQL Server or Oracle. *A = Application Form; I = Interview; T = Test; D = Documentary Evidence