SAP Data Migration Lead

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We are currently seeking a SAP Data Migration Lead to join our team in Remote, Telangana (IN-TG), India (IN).

Location : India

SAP Data Migration Lead (10+ Years Experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled SAP Data Migration Lead to spearhead our data migration workstream for a large-scale, global SAP migration. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in leading complex data migrations, with a strong focus on SAP transformations and demonstrable success in managing full project lifecycles. This role requires a leader with deep technical and functional knowledge of SAP data who can drive the migration strategy, execution, and quality assurance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Planning :
• Serve as the single point of accountability for all data migration-related decisions, strategy, and execution.
• Lead and define the overall data migration blueprint and strategy, ensuring it aligns with project timelines and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data migration plans, including detailed cutover runbooks, schedules, and rollback procedures.
• Execution and Oversight :
• Lead the end-to-end data migration lifecycle : extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, loading, and reconciliation.
• Oversee data mapping from legacy systems to the new SAP S / 4HANA and ECC environment for both master and transactional data.
• Manage and provide guidance to a team of data migration specialists, functional consultants, and technical resources.
• Data Quality and Governance :
• Establish and enforce robust data governance policies and standards throughout the migration process.
• Drive data cleansing, profiling, and quality assurance activities to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Design and implement automated data validation tools and scripts to accelerate reconciliation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration :
• Work closely with business data owners, functional leads, and technical teams to gather requirements and resolve data discrepancies.
• Partner with SAP Security and GRC teams to define access controls and monitor segregation of duties (SoD) related to migration activities.
• Engage with internal and external audit teams to ensure all migration processes are compliant with standards like SOX and ITGC.
• Risk and Issue Management :
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks associated with data migration and escalate issues to project leadership as needed.
• Document all migration processes, issues, and resolutions for future reference and knowledge transfer.
• Cutover Management :
• Lead cutover readiness reviews and rehearsals to ensure a smooth transition to the new system with minimal business disruption.
• Manage post-go-live hypercare activities to address any data-related issues.

Required Qualifications

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at

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Skills Required

Data Warehousing, Lsmw, Data Governance, Ecc