SAP S/4HANA Data Migration Lead

Overview

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Data Migration Manager to play a key role in a major SAP transformation programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead data migration activities across a complex international environment, ensuring the successful transition from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA.

You will be responsible for delivering end-to-end data migration activities, working closely with global stakeholders, master data teams, and local business functions to ensure a smooth and high-quality migration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data migration activities for the assigned rollout cluster.
• Define data migration scope, ownership, source systems, and migration strategy.
• Develop and maintain detailed data migration project plans.
• Conduct data assessments to determine migration requirements and readiness.
• Collaborate with Master Data Governance, Data Migration Factory teams, and local Data Stewards.
• Oversee data cleansing, validation, and enrichment activities.
• Validate migration tools, infrastructure, migration strategies, and documentation.
• Lead data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
• Monitor migration quality and resolve issues throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Drive testing and validation activities to ensure successful data migration outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive migration documentation to support governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Support international rollout activities, including occasional travel when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA data migration projects.
• Strong background in SAP data cleansing, data quality, and migration methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience working on large-scale SAP implementation or transformation programmes.
• Hands-on experience managing ETL processes and migration execution activities.
• Experience working within multinational and multicultural environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver against programme deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within global SAP template rollout programmes.
• Exposure to Master Data Governance (MDG) frameworks and processes.
• Previous experience coordinating with offshore and distributed delivery teams.