Workday Data Migration and Conversion Lead

Job Title: Data Migration and Conversion Lead

Job Location: Hyderabad Hub

Job Type: Fulltime/Permanent

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global healthcare leader dedicated to chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives. With a presence in over 100 countries and a diverse portfolio spanning innovative medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare, we are united by a common purpose: to pursue the miracles of science that improve patients' lives. We believe in the power of data, technology, and human ingenuity to transform healthcare — and we are looking for bold, passionate leaders to help us get there.

About the job

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up. As Data Migration Lead , you will be the single global control point for all Workday data migrations, bulk loads, and mass data movements at Sanofi. This is a newly created, critical leadership role within the Data Governance and Master Data Management (MDM) team — and you will have the mandate, authority, and resources to establish the governance framework, templates, and processes that will define how Sanofi manages data migration globally.

You will lead a team of four Data Migration and Mapping Analysts — all new hires — and work at the intersection of technology, data governance, and business transformation. From M&A integrations to global reorganizations, your work will directly enable Sanofi's operational excellence, AI readiness, and strategic growth agenda.

If you thrive on building new capabilities, driving organizational change, and making a measurable impact on a global scale, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Data Migration Leadership & Governance

Own all Workday data mapping, migration, and bulk data load execution globally

Act as the single control point for all mass data movement in Workday

Ensure all data loaded into or extracted from Workday adheres to global data standards, governance policies, and quality rules

Control and govern who can execute mass loads globally, preventing uncontrolled or local loads that bypass governance frameworks

Workday Data Mapping & Integration

Own source-to-Workday field mapping for all inbound and outbound data flows

Define and document transformation logic, validation rules, and value conversions

Maintain a central, controlled mapping repository aligned to the global data model

Ensure all mapping follows Workday configuration standards and global data governance requirements

Bulk Load Management & Execution

Lead all Workday bulk loads using Enterprise Interface Builder (EiB) and other approved tools

Design templates, sequencing, dependencies, and validation checks for all load activities

Manage test loads, reconciliations, and production loads end-to-end

Create and maintain migration playbooks, mock loads, and cutover plans to ensure a repeatable, audit-safe migration framework

M&A and Divestiture Excellence

Lead Workday data migration for all acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures globally

Assess incoming HR data from acquired entities and map to Sanofi's Workday global structure

Define the cleansing, transformation, and loading approach for acquired employee populations

Manage Workday data extraction and separation activities for divestitures

Ensure Day 1 readiness for all employee data in Workday during transactions

Coordinate with HRIS, IT, Legal, and integration teams throughout the transaction lifecycle

Organizational Change Support

Lead mass structural and organizational data loads in Workday

Execute reorganizations, cost center changes, and hierarchy restructuring

Drive global standardization and harmonization loads across the organization

Support reporting accuracy and AI readiness through correct and consistent data structures

Data Quality & Compliance

Enforce data quality standards before any Workday load is executed

Partner with Data Governance and Data Quality teams on remediation act

vities

Reject or escalate non-compliant data to protect system integrity and reporting accuracy

Maintain a full audit trail of all Workday mass loads and migrations

Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations

Support internal and external audits with complete documentation

Stakeholder Collaboration

Serve as the single global entry point for all Workday migration and bulk load requests

Partner with HRIS/Workday technology teams and transformation programmes

Advise projects on feasibility, sequencing, and risk management

Collaborate with P&C, Org Design, Tech Strategy, GPO, and People Services teams

Maintain a controlled library of mapping files, EiB templates, migration playbooks, load runbooks, reconciliation reports, and rollback procedures

Team Leadership

Build and lead a team of 4 Data Migration and Mapping Analysts from the ground up

Establish team processes, standards, and best practices for data migration governance

Provide mentoring, performance management, and professional development for team members

Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

Workday data is fit for global reporting, payroll, and AI use

Clean M&A and divestiture data transitions with Day 1 readiness achieved

No uncontrolled mass updates occurring in Workday

Full mapping transparency and reuse across the organization

Improved data quality post-load with reduced remediation needs

Audit-ready Workday data load environment at all times

All mass loads following approved templates and governance processes

Teams across the organization adopting centralized templates and playbooks

Reduced external consulting spend for data migration work

About you

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in information systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related field

Overall 10+ years of experience with minimum 5 + years in data management, migration, or related roles.

Proven experience leading data migration projects in complex, global organizations.

Demonstrated M&A integration experience with significant data migration components

Experience building and leading technical teams

Technical Expertise

Workday EiB (Enterprise Interface Builder) certification — ighly Preferred.

Workday HCM (Human Capital Management) certification — REQUIRED

Deep expertise in data mapping, transformation, and migration methodologies

Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices

Experience with data quality assessment and remediation

Knowledge of data privacy and security compliance requirements

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels

Experience working with global, cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment

Ability to influence and drive change across organizations without direct authority

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a relevant field

Additional Workday certifications (Integrations, Security, etc.)

Experience with other HRIS platforms and migration tools

Knowledge of AI/ML applications in HR data

Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

Agile/Scrum methodology experience

Why Join Sanofi?

Build something new — Lead a critical, newly created role with the mandate to establish governance from scratch

Global impact — Your work will directly influence data quality, M&A success, and AI readiness across Sanofi's global operations

Strategic visibility — Work at the intersection of technology, data, and business transformation with exposure to senior leadership

Mission-driven work — Support Sanofi's mission to improve pati