SAP S/4HANA Data Migration Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross‑functional and technical delivery of the end‑to‑end S/4HANA data migration program (strategy, scope, plan, estimates, RAID, quality gates, sign‑offs).
• Facilitate business/functional workshops to finalize object scope (BP/Customer/Vendor, Material, BOM/Routing, Pricing/Conditions, FI/CO/AA, inventory, open items, supply chain & manufacturing objects), ownership, and acceptance criteria.
• Translate process designs into functional data rules (mappings, defaulting/derivations, validations) per module; maintain object‑wise run books and approvals with process owners.
• Direct the technical build and loads—extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, and load—using SAP Migration Cockpit, BODS/Syniti, LSMW/LTMC, IDoc/BAPI, and SQL; personally deliver critical objects as an individual contributor.
• Coordinate with MDG teams when present to align to data models/standards and governance checkpoints, without taking on MDG operations.
• Establish data quality KPIs and reconciliation: profiling, match/merge, de‑duplication, control totals, and pre/post‑load checks; partner with Finance for financial reconciliations.
• Orchestrate mock loads, dress rehearsals, cutover, and hyper care; manage defect triage, root‑cause analysis, stabilization, and knowledge transfer.
• Provide executive‑level communication: status reporting, risk/issue management, stakeholder alignment, and change management across business and IT.

Qualifications:

• Proven success leading 2–3+ full‑cycle S/4HANA data migration programs, owning scope, plan, and outcomes.
• Strong functional understanding across at least three SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM, PP, QM, EWM, FI/CO, AA, PM) with ability to interpret process flows and drive data rules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both functional and technical resources, influence stakeholders, and operate independently with minimal support.
• Experience delivering migrations in environments where MDG exists (standards/validation alignment, checkpoint coordination).
• Excellent client‑facing communication, executive presence, and consultative problem solving.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).

Experience:

• 10–14 years overall SAP experience with 5+ years focused on S/4HANA data migration.
• Object coverage spanning master and transactional data: BP/Customer/Vendor, Material, BOM/Routing, Pricing/Conditions, GL/CO/AA, cost centers, open AR/AP/GR/IR, inventory/stock, and production/supply chain objects.
• Track record leading SIT/UAT, cutover rehearsals, and hypercare; comfortable guiding multi‑vendor/offshore teams.

Certifications:

• Preferred: SAP Activate; S/4HANA functional module certification (e.g., SD/MM/FI/CO) or recognized data migration certification.
• Plus: SAP BODS/Syniti certifications.
• Note: MDG certification not required.

Technical Skills:

• Tools/Tech: SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, SAP BODS / Syniti, LSMW/LTMC, IDoc/BAPI, flat‑file/ODP extractions, SQL/Excel‑based validation frameworks.
• Functional–Data Bridging: Data mapping and derivation rules aligned to process designs; familiarity with IMG/config artifacts and Fiori validation apps.
• Quality & Controls: Profiling, match/merge, de‑duplication, control totals, and reconciliation design; strong documentation discipline.
• Lifecycle: SAP Activate, test strategy (Unit/SIT/UAT), cutover planning, risk/issue management, and audit‑ready run books.

Desired Attributes:

• Executive‑ready communicator with consultative stakeholder management.
• Hands‑on leader who coaches functional and technical teams while owning delivery.
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and outcomes‑driven with strong follow‑through.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity across multiple modules and vendors.

Work Environment:

Currently, the work environment will be remote but can be hybrid based on management decisions or need. However, in case deemed necessary, candidate might need to travel to client location onshore/offshore based on client requirements.