Position: Senior Data Modernization & Delivery Lead Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid – 2 days onsite/week) - Expenses paid if travelling and not local Engagement: Contract Duration: 6-12+ Months
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Modernization & Delivery Lead to support a healthcare client through a complex enterprise data transformation initiative.
The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in data engineering and architecture, along with proven experience leading data modernization projects. This is a client-facing leadership role focused on driving delivery, guiding technical teams, and ensuring successful business outcomes rather than day-to-day hands-on engineering.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead enterprise data migration, consolidation, and modernization initiatives from planning through delivery.
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Provide technical oversight across data architecture, engineering, integration, and cloud data platforms.
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Manage project execution, milestones, risks, dependencies, and client expectations.
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Partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives.
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Guide architecture and implementation decisions, ensuring data quality, scalability, and security.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership, communicating progress, challenges, and recommendations.
Required Qualifications
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10–15 years of experience in enterprise data engineering, architecture, or data transformation.
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Proven experience leading at least 2–3 complex data modernization, migration, or consolidation projects.
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Strong knowledge of modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies.
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Experience managing technical teams and delivering large-scale, customer-facing initiatives.
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Ability to balance technical decision-making with project delivery and stakeholder management.
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Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work onsite in Boston two days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
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Healthcare payer or provider experience, including commercial health plans, Medicare, or Medicaid.
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Familiarity with healthcare data governance, security, and HIPAA compliance.
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Experience with legacy-to-cloud data modernization.
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Exposure to AI/ML, generative AI, or AI-enabled data solutions.
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Background in consulting or systems integration.
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $100.00 to $110.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits. Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Applications@Synergishr.com. If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at Applications@Synergishr.com. Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX).
Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.
