Data Analyst

ATS Migration Lead Location: London / Welwyn Garden City Contract: Fixed Term, 6 months, Full Time Rate: Up to £650 per day About the Role We are looking for an experienced ATS Migration Lead to manage the transition of our recruitment systems to Avature. This is a key role ensuring a smooth migration that maintains technical integrity and business process continuity. Key Responsibilities Requirements Gathering & Analysis • Lead workshops and interviews with business and technical stakeholders to capture functional and non-functional requirements. • Translate business needs into technical specifications for Avature configuration and integration. • Document process flows, data mappings, and user stories to guide development and implementation. Migration Strategy & Technical Design • Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and vendor teams to design scalable, secure integrations. • Support data migration planning, including field mapping, validation rules, and legacy system decommissioning. • Ensure technical solutions align with business processes and user experience goals. Stakeholder Engagement • Act as the bridge between business teams, technical squads, and vendors. • Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels, presenting options and recommendations. • Build trusted relationships across HR, Product, Technology, and Compliance teams. Delivery & Implementation Support • Provide ongoing support during development and testing phases. • Assist with UAT planning and execution, ensuring business readiness. • Monitor risks and dependencies, escalating issues as needed. Ideal Experience & Skills Essential • Proven experience in system migration or implementation projects, ideally involving ATS or HR platforms. • Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and data flows. • Ability to navigate both technical and business domains effectively. • Skilled in producing clear documentation and artefacts for engineering teams. Desirable • Experience with Avature or similar platforms (e.g., Workday). • Familiarity with recruitment workflows and HR systems. • Language skills or experience working on international rollouts. Soft Skills • Excellent communicator and facilitator. • Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity. • Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset. • Collaborative and delivery-focused. Why Join Us? Lead a pivotal transition that enhances recruitment processes! If you thrive on collaboration, clarity, and results, we want to hear from you. Apply now and make a significant impact! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.