Manager - Workday Data Migration

About the role

Definian helps organizations define what’s next by unlocking the full value of their data. With expertise spanning data strategy, modernization, advanced analytics, and AI & automation, Definian equips leaders to navigate their digital evolution with clarity and precision.

The Opportunity:

Definian is seeking an experienced, certified, Workday Data Conversion Lead/Manager to join our Workday team and support our next phase of growth in India. In this role, you will work directly with clients to understand their business needs, solidify requirements, and become an expert with respect to their data. You will apply innovation, intelligence, and problem-solving skills to build custom solutions to their specific needs and guide them through large-scale technology transformations. You will benefit from mentorship and coaching from our industry experts.

If you’ve spent years in the trenches of Workday data migrations — loading data, chasing reconciliation breaks, and crossing the finish line on cutover weekend — this role was built for you. You’ll join an established delivery team doing meaningful work for global clients, with a clear path to grow as Definian grows.

Job Title : Manager - Workday Data Migration

Position Type : Full time

Location : Hyderabad Office (Onsite)

What You'll Be Doing:

- Lead the full data conversion workstream on Workday implementations, owning scope, quality, and delivery from kickoff through cutover and stabilization

- Taking direct ownership of mission critical data requirements in a fast paced, collaborative work environment

- Manage and mentor a team of data conversion/migration developers, setting expectations, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring timelines are met.

- Delivering technology solutions to clients across industries, such as Manufacturing & Distribution, Education & Government, Consumer & Industrial Products, and Life Sciences & Healthcare

- Working with clients to understand their current data landscape and advising on the strategy to align with their future-state data landscape.

- Build, maintain, and execute against the data portions of the project plan and cutover schedule, including task sequencing, dependencies, test cycles, and go/no-go readiness criteria.

- Designing and developing custom solutions for clients using a variety of software and programming tools, including Definian’s proprietary software product (Applaud), Workday, SQL, PowerShell, Excel, and VBA

- Participate in requirement gathering sessions, mapping workshops, daily test cycle calls, cutover planning meetings; manage escalations and risks proactively.

- Partner closely with global system integrators and client stakeholders to align on data scope, transformation rules, and acceptance criteria.

- Bring your go-lives with you. We want someone who has been through cutover weekend and knows what it takes.