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Data Migration Consultant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this role must certify a prevailing wage through DOL before USCIS approves the petition.
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The Senior Manager, Data Migration Consulting leads a team responsible for delivering high-quality data migration consulting services across all WEX Health & Benefit platforms. This role combines people leadership, deep technical expertise, and strategic oversight to ensure successful execution of complex migration engagements. The manager will lead and oversee migration efforts across platforms, guide technical design decisions, and drive continuous improvement of migration processes and tools. This role is also responsible for mentoring team members, governance of migration assets, and participating in cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performance migration solutions.
How you'll make an impact
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and assign work to migration consultants.
- Provide leadership and guidance on migration-related tasks across one or multiple platforms.
- Develop team capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing, and performance management.
- Act as an escalation point for migration challenges.
Migration Consulting & Delivery
- Lead the migration effort for customers across all platforms, delivering accurate, high-quality results.
- Guide both clients and internal teams in implementing efficient, reliable data migration strategies.
- Manage end-to-end migration execution, including timelines, deliverables, and validation processes.
- Drive hyper-care issue resolution through thorough root-cause analysis and rigorous data quality reviews.
Technical Leadership & Platform Expertise
- Have deep technical expertise on one Benefit platform, with working knowledge across all platforms.
- Guide team members on common practices and frameworks for migration processes, ETL tools, and T-SQL.
- Participate in database design discussions with DBAs and Architecture teams.
- Provide direction on data structures, transformation logic, and migration best practices.
Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement
- Own and maintain migration documentation and project plans, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Lead projects focused on maintaining and improving existing migration processes.
- Drive standardization and optimization of migration methodologies and tools.
- Own all migration assets including SSIS packages, C# applications, and SQL scripts.
Strategic Initiatives & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Participate in and lead strategic discussions and initiatives related to migration capabilities.
- Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to align migration solutions with business needs.
- Contribute to solution design during pre-sales and implementation phases.
- Ensure long-term sustainability and scalability of migration solutions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Experience you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CIS, Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in consulting and/or industry experience.
- 3+ years of management/leadership experience.
- Experience leading large-scale or complex migration programs.
- Proven ability to mentor, lead, and assign work to team members.
- Deep technical and business knowledge of at least one platform, with the ability to operate across multiple platforms.
- Strong understanding of data migration processes, ETL concepts, and database structures.
- Experience maintaining SSIS packages and working with relational database management systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead resolution of complex migration issues.
- Experienced in managing customer and stakeholder expectations through structured, transparent communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep technical and process knowledge across all platforms.
- Experience collaborating with architecture and database teams on system design.
- Demonstrated understanding of web service architectures and integration technologies (REST, XML, SOAP, etc.).
- Hands-on experience developing solutions with C#, .NET Core, Java, and equivalent technologies.
- Experience in leveraging Python and Pandas to clean, transform, and analyze data.
Travel/Overtime Requirements
Travel %: Up to 35%
Overnight Travel %: Up to 35%
Overtime Frequency?
- Nights: As needed
- Weekends: As needed
- Holidays: Rarely
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.
Pay Range: $161,300.00 - $180,400.00
About the Role/Team
The Senior Manager, Data Migration Consulting leads a team responsible for delivering high-quality data migration consulting services across all WEX Health & Benefit platforms. This role combines people leadership, deep technical expertise, and strategic oversight to ensure successful execution of complex migration engagements. The manager will lead and oversee migration efforts across platforms, guide technical design decisions, and drive continuous improvement of migration processes and tools. This role is also responsible for mentoring team members, governance of migration assets, and participating in cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and high-performance migration solutions.
How you'll make an impact
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and assign work to migration consultants.
- Provide leadership and guidance on migration-related tasks across one or multiple platforms.
- Develop team capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing, and performance management.
- Act as an escalation point for migration challenges.
Migration Consulting & Delivery
- Lead the migration effort for customers across all platforms, delivering accurate, high-quality results.
- Guide both clients and internal teams in implementing efficient, reliable data migration strategies.
- Manage end-to-end migration execution, including timelines, deliverables, and validation processes.
- Drive hyper-care issue resolution through thorough root-cause analysis and rigorous data quality reviews.
Technical Leadership & Platform Expertise
- Have deep technical expertise on one Benefit platform, with working knowledge across all platforms.
- Guide team members on common practices and frameworks for migration processes, ETL tools, and T-SQL.
- Participate in database design discussions with DBAs and Architecture teams.
- Provide direction on data structures, transformation logic, and migration best practices.
Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement
- Own and maintain migration documentation and project plans, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Lead projects focused on maintaining and improving existing migration processes.
- Drive standardization and optimization of migration methodologies and tools.
- Own all migration assets including SSIS packages, C# applications, and SQL scripts.
Strategic Initiatives & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Participate in and lead strategic discussions and initiatives related to migration capabilities.
- Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to align migration solutions with business needs.
- Contribute to solution design during pre-sales and implementation phases.
- Ensure long-term sustainability and scalability of migration solutions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Experience you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CIS, Computer Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in consulting and/or industry experience.
- 3+ years of management/leadership experience.
- Experience leading large-scale or complex migration programs.
- Proven ability to mentor, lead, and assign work to team members.
- Deep technical and business knowledge of at least one platform, with the ability to operate across multiple platforms.
- Strong understanding of data migration processes, ETL concepts, and database structures.
- Experience maintaining SSIS packages and working with relational database management systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead resolution of complex migration issues.
- Experienced in managing customer and stakeholder expectations through structured, transparent communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep technical and process knowledge across all platforms.
- Experience collaborating with architecture and database teams on system design.
- Demonstrated understanding of web service architectures and integration technologies (REST, XML, SOAP, etc.).
- Hands-on experience developing solutions with C#, .NET Core, Java, and equivalent technologies.
- Experience in leveraging Python and Pandas to clean, transform, and analyze data.
Travel/Overtime Requirements
Travel %: Up to 35%
Overnight Travel %: Up to 35%
Overtime Frequency?
- Nights: As needed
- Weekends: As needed
- Holidays: Rarely
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.
Pay Range: $161,300.00 - $180,400.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Migration Consultant
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for data migration or database administration roles and confirm the listed education requirement is a specific bachelor's degree field. USCIS denies H-1B petitions when job duties appear generalist or when any degree is listed as acceptable.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your job title and work location. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor prevents an offer that USCIS will later flag.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Data migration work at healthcare systems or university IT departments often qualifies, letting you start without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Search Data Migration Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this job title. That narrows your list to companies already familiar with the H-1B process for this specific occupation.
Request a specialty occupation letter from your employer
Ask the hiring manager to document why the role requires a degree in a specific field, not just any bachelor's degree. USCIS increasingly issues Requests for Evidence on data migration roles where the job description lists broad technical skills without a clear degree requirement.
Clarify project-based work arrangements before filing
Data migration consultants often work at third-party client sites. USCIS requires itinerary documentation and valid end-client contracts when the work location differs from the petitioning employer's address. Confirm your employer can provide these before the I-129 is submitted.
H-1B Visa Data Migration Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Migration Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the job description requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, or data engineering. The key risk for this title is when employers list broad requirements like 'any technical degree,' which gives USCIS grounds to deny the petition. A well-drafted job description tied to a specific degree field is essential.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Data Migration Consultant roles?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and job title, so you can see which companies have filed for Data Migration Consultant roles specifically rather than relying on general sponsorship claims. Cross-referencing this with DOL disclosure data lets you confirm the employer's experience with this occupation before you apply.
Can I work at a client site on an H-1B as a Data Migration Consultant?
Yes, but your employer must document the placement with a valid end-client contract and provide USCIS with a worksite itinerary if multiple locations are involved. Third-party placement arrangements receive additional scrutiny because USCIS wants to confirm the petitioning employer controls your day-to-day work, not the end client.
What happens to my H-1B status if my data migration project ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Project-based roles in consulting carry this risk more often than permanent staff positions. Starting your job search before a project closes is the most practical way to avoid a gap in status.
Does my employer need to file a new H-1B petition if I move to a different project?
Not always. A change in project or client site that stays within the same occupational classification and geographic area typically doesn't require a new I-129, but your employer must amend the petition if your work location changes to a new metropolitan statistical area. USCIS requires a new LCA certified at the prevailing wage for the new location before the amendment is filed.