SAP Data Migration Lead

Position : - SAP Data Migration Lead

MUST Have Mandatory skills (non-negotiable)

Minimum 10 Years of relevant experience in SAP Data Migration

Should have hands on experience with SAP Migration Cockpit (LTMC) & SAP BODS

Should have hands on experience with End-to-End Data Migration lifecycle : extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, loading, and reconciliation

Should have minimum 3-4 years as Lead (with Hands on experience)

Should have experience with Cutover activities & should also be proficient in Data Quality & Governance

Required Qualifications

Experience : A minimum of 10 years of overall SAP experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in a leadership role on large-scale SAP data migration projects.

Technical Skills :

Expertise in SAP S / 4HANA and ECC data structures and migration methodologies for both brownfield and greenfield implementations.

Deep, hands-on experience with SAP data migration tools, including Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services (BODS), and LSMW.

Strong proficiency in ETL processes, data warehousing, and advanced SQL querying.

Familiarity with data governance and data quality tools like Syniti is a plus.

Functional Knowledge :

In-depth understanding of SAP modules and their underlying data structures (e.g., Finance (FI / CO), Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP)).

Experience with all stages of the data migration lifecycle, including blueprinting, testing, and validation.

Leadership and Communication :

Proven leadership ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams and external partners.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Education : A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. SAP certifications are highly desirable.

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.

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