Data Migration and Archiving Lead- Fusion (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)
🔍 United Kingdom
Why Arup?
Arup is a unique organisation that is trust-owned for our employees, which means that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a people-centric organisation, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their work, which fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. At Arup, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a result, we attract and retain some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry.
The Opportunity
Arup is looking for an experienced Data Migration and Archiving Lead to oversee the execution of the Fusion Programme Data Migration Strategy for its global Oracle Cloud HCM implementation. It will also be responsible for the SI’s delivery of an archiving solution for non-migrated data using Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC)).
This role requires hands-on expertise in data extraction, transformation and reconciliation of data, ideally from legacy source systems EBS, Ceridian Dayforce and Taleo.
Oversee all data migration cycles including mock loads, dress-rehearsal, archiving, cutover, and production loads.
Oversee Arup’s SI partner in the delivery of their data migration and archiving scope, including transformation, load and high-level reconciliation
Key Responsibilities
We’re looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Data Migration & Archiving Lead to join our Fusion Programme. In this role, you’ll shape and deliver the data migration and archiving strategies, working closely with our SI Partner, technical teams, and global stakeholders. You’ll lead the end-to-end data journey—from defining scope and timelines to ensuring data quality, compliance, and successful transition to Oracle Cloud HCM and our archive solution.
You’ll coordinate data extraction, mapping, validation, and reconciliation activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all migration and archiving cycles. Your leadership will be key in managing Arup’s internal delivery, reviewing vendor outputs, and proactively addressing risks and issues. You’ll also play a central role in testing and quality assurance, supporting defect resolution and ensuring data integrity throughout.
This role involves close collaboration with integration leads, compliance teams, and business stakeholders to align data activities with programme goals and regulatory standards. You’ll support service transition and hypercare, ensuring tools and knowledge are handed over effectively to business-as-usual teams. Your input will also shape programme governance, contributing to strategic documents and reviewing deliverables to ensure quality and alignment.
Skills & Experience
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Strong leadership capabilities that will support less experienced, and often remote, resources working on Arup’s data extraction and readiness
Deep knowledge of Oracle Cloud HCM data structures
Demonstrable proven experience managing large-scale data migration workstreams to Oracle Could HCM, ideally from EBS.
Strong understanding of Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI) and Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC) to deliver a semantic layer for reporting.
Understanding of Oracle HCM modules including Core HR, Absence, Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits and Payroll, together with the supporting technology and the data objects and DM touchpoints.
Understanding of Arup’s legacy systems - Oracle EBS, Dayforce Ceridian and Taleo.
Experience working with or for global SI partners, with an ability to challenge and drive delivery excellence for Data Migration.
Lead and mentor data analysts or People Team colleagues on best practices and DM priorities.
Experience working across diverse geographic and cultural landscapes.
Skills & Attributes
Shares and presents ideas and knowledge in a way that is positive and constructive.
Non-hierarchical, with the ability to engage and communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments.
Patient and creative in supporting less experienced data analysts, setting clear priorities for these resources.
Fosters team collaboration; embraces diversity and inclusion and actively seeks diverse perspectives.
Ability to maintain personal effectiveness during periods of higher than normal workload.
Ability to remain positively motivated and foster team spirit at times of significant pressure, including helping others to meet deadlines.
Self-aware, understands their role in a team and takes responsibility for own actions.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Elisa.Luchmun@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Elisa.Luchmun@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.
Closing Date:15th August
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.