Who Can Apply
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Job Description
Insight Global is looking for a Workstream Tech Lead (Data Modernization & Consolidation Program) to join one of our largest banking clients on a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of an assigned workstream within a large‑scale data modernization and consolidation program.
- Develop and manage workstream plans, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams including project managers, business analysts, data architects, security/compliance teams, and vendors.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the workstream; run status meetings and provide updates to program leadership.
- Oversee requirements gathering and ensure solutions meet business needs, technical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and approve workstream documentation including process flows, data models, and migration or consolidation strategies.
- Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Oversee testing, validation, and acceptance activities to ensure data quality, system integrity, and business continuity.
- Lead go/no‑go decisions and post‑implementation reviews.
- Track KPIs, milestones, and outcomes; prepare executive dashboards and summaries.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and best practice adoption.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer/Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in project or program delivery roles, with at least 2 years leading workstreams or teams in large-scale data modernization, consolidation, or migration programs.
- Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise storage technologies (SAN, NAS, object storage, software-defined storage, cloud storage platforms such as AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage).
- Deep understanding of backup and archival solutions (e.g., Commvault, Veeam, Veritas NetBackup, Rubrik, Cohesity, tape libraries, WORM storage, cloud-native backup).
- Experience with storage protocols (iSCSI, Fiber Channel, NFS, SMB/CIFS, S3 API) and data migration tools/methodologies.
- Knowledge of storage performance tuning, monitoring, capacity planning, and security best practices (encryption, access controls, compliance).
- Strong understanding of data management, data platforms, and data governance principles.
- Proven leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing complex technical projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience in the Canadian banking sector or other regulated environments.
- Experience presenting to executive or SteerCo‑level audiences.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with reporting, project management, and dashboard tools.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., SNIA, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, VMware, etc.).
- Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell) for storage management.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.