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

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

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

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

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

Workday Data Mapping & Integration

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

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

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

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

Bulk Load Management & Execution

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

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

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

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

M&A and Divestiture Excellence

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

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

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

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Manage Workday data extraction and separation activities for divestitures

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

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

Organizational Change Support

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Lead mass structural and organizational data loads in Workday

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Execute reorganizations, cost center changes, and hierarchy restructuring

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Drive global standardization and harmonization loads across the organization

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

Data Quality & Compliance

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Enforce data quality standards before any Workday load is executed

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Partner with Data Governance and Data Quality teams on remediation act

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

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

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Ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations

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Support internal and external audits with complete documentation

Stakeholder Collaboration

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

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Partner with HRIS/Workday technology teams and transformation programmes

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Advise projects on feasibility, sequencing, and risk management

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

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

Team Leadership

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

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

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

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Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

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

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

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No uncontrolled mass updates occurring in Workday

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Full mapping transparency and reuse across the organization

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Improved data quality post-load with reduced remediation needs

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Audit-ready Workday data load environment at all times

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All mass loads following approved templates and governance processes

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Teams across the organization adopting centralized templates and playbooks

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Reduced external consulting spend for data migration work

About you

Required Qualifications

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

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

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

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Demonstrated M&A integration experience with significant data migration components

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Experience building and leading technical teams

Technical Expertise

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

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Workday HCM (Human Capital Management) certification — REQUIRED

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Deep expertise in data mapping, transformation, and migration methodologies

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Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices

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Experience with data quality assessment and remediation

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Knowledge of data privacy and security compliance requirements

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

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Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams

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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels

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

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Ability to influence and drive change across organizations without direct authority

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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

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Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

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Master's degree in a relevant field

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Additional Workday certifications (Integrations, Security, etc.)

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Experience with other HRIS platforms and migration tools

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Knowledge of AI/ML applications in HR data

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Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

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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 patients' li