[Hiring] Data Conversion Lead @Cummins

Role Description

We are looking for a talented Quantum - Data Conversion Lead to join our team in Systems/Information Technology from your remote home office. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Own the outcome:
  • Be the single owner for data readiness for each release, country, and plant—clean, complete, and on time.
  • Define the data conversion strategy, standards, and guardrails, and ensure consistent adoption.
• Plan & prioritize:
  • Own the end‑to‑end data conversion plan (objects, cycles, dependencies, milestones).
  • Prioritize the conversion backlog with Build, Functional, and Test leads.
  • Align data loads with environment refreshes and testing cycles (SIT, E2E, UAT, PAT).
• Lead day‑to‑day execution:
  • Review overnight data loads and conversion results; triage failures and data quality issues.
  • Direct daily work for data engineers and vendor SI partners to resolve root causes.
  • Ensure mappings, transformation rules, and reconciliation steps are accurate and repeatable.
• Coordinate across tracks:
  • Partner with Integration Leads to align interfaces and conversions (structures, timing, cutovers).
  • Collaborate with Functional Leads to validate business rules and required data shapes.
  • Work with Testing teams to ensure clean, stable data is available and defects tied to data are resolved.
• Design governance:
  • Lead reviews of conversion designs, mappings, and exception handling.
  • Enforce global standards for reuse, automation, error handling, and auditability.
  • Approve design changes that impact downstream processes, performance, or compliance.
• Quality & controls:
  • Define and enforce Definition of Ready / Definition of Done for conversion objects.
  • Set and monitor data quality thresholds (accuracy, completeness, duplicates, referential integrity).
  • Ensure reconciliation and business sign‑offs are completed for each release.
• Issue management & decisioning:
  • Make day‑to‑day trade‑off decisions (fix at source vs. transform vs. post‑load correction).
  • Escalate issues only when schedule, cost, compliance, or scope is materially impacted.
  • Drive root‑cause analysis for recurring issues and institutionalize permanent fixes.
• Cutover readiness:
  • Own the data conversion runbook, timing, staffing, and contingency plans.
  • Validate mock conversions and ensure cutover rehearsals meet timing and quality targets.
  • Lead data activities during go‑live and support rapid stabilization.
• Stakeholder communication:
  • Provide clear, concise status updates—what’s on track, what’s at risk, and recommended actions.
  • Translate technical data issues into business impact.
  • Communicate readiness, risks, and mitigation plans to program and leadership teams.
• People & partner leadership:
  • Coach data engineers on scalable, reusable conversion patterns.
  • Manage vendor SI partners to outcomes and delivery commitments.
  • Build internal capability over time to reduce long‑term dependency on external partners.
• Compliance & auditability:
  • Ensure data conversions comply with security, privacy, and retention requirements.
  • Maintain end‑to‑end data lineage and traceability from source to SAP.
  • Keep documentation current (mappings, rules, reconciliation templates, approvals).
• Continuous improvement:
  • Industrialize the data conversion factory through automation and standardization.
  • Track KPIs such as pass rates, reconciliation variances, and cycle times.
  • Capture lessons learned and scale improvements globally.

Qualifications

• Experience in data conversion and management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data readiness and conversion strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with data quality standards and compliance regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.