We are seeking a SAP S/4 Data Migration Technical Resource to architect and execute end-to-end data migration strategy across finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial domains. This role will drive migration governance, tool strategy, mock conversion cycles, and production cutover readiness in a complex, multi-entity environment.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in SAP migration tools, data quality frameworks, and structured transformation governance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12+ years SAP data migration experience.
• 2+ full lifecycle SAP implementations (minimum 1 S/4HANA).
• Proven experience leading migration workstreams.

Required Expertise

• Deep experience with SAP S/4 Migration Cockpit.
• Hands-on LSMW expertise.
• Experience with enterprise ETL/data migration tools (BODS, Syniti, Informatica).
• Strong SQL and data transformation logic skills.
• Experience migrating high-volume transactional and master data.
• Strong reconciliation and financial validation expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace & Defense or highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience in Central Finance migration scenarios.
• Experience in carve-outs or enterprise separation initiatives.
• Familiarity with automation and data validation scripting.
• Exposure to data governance frameworks and enterprise MDM strategies.

Leadership Competencies

• Structured and disciplined execution mindset.
• Strong governance orientation with audit-readiness focus.
• Executive-level communication capability.

Ability to operate under aggressive transformation timelines

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Key Responsibilities

Data Migration Strategy & Best Practices

• Define and execute enterprise data migration strategy aligned to SAP Activate methodology.
• Establish migration governance, templates, and quality standards.
• Drive clean data principles and minimize legacy data carry-forward.
• Implement structured mock loads, reconciliation cycles, and defect management.
• Ensure traceability and audit-ready documentation.

Migration Tool Expertise

SAP S/4 Data Migration Cockpit

• Lead configuration and execution of Migration Cockpit (LTMC / Fiori-based Migration Cockpit).
• Develop migration objects and mapping rules.
• Manage staging tables and transformation logic.
• Validate and reconcile migrated data.

LSMW & Legacy Tools

• Leverage LSMW for legacy ECC migrations where applicable.
• Design and manage batch input and direct input programs.
• Transition legacy migration approaches to S/4-compliant frameworks.

Applicable Data Migration Tools

• Experience with enterprise-grade migration tools such as:

• SAP Data Services (BODS)

• Syniti (Back Office Associates)

• Informatica

• SAP SLT (for Central Finance scenarios)

• Build transformation rules and ETL workflows.

• Partner with enterprise data teams on large-volume conversions.

Domain Data Accountability

• Lead migration activities for:

• Customer Master

• Vendor Master

• Material Master

• BOMs and Routings

• Open AR/AP balances

• GL balances

• Inventory

• Ensure reconciliation between legacy and S/4 environments.

• Support financial sign-off and operational validation.

Data Quality & Governance

• Define validation rules and automated reconciliation checks.
• Drive data cleansing initiatives with business data owners.
• Collaborate with MDM teams to ensure master data harmonization.
• Support compliance with SOX, ITGC, and audit controls.

Cutover & Deployment

• Develop detailed cutover plans and migration runbooks.
• Lead mock conversions and dress rehearsals.
• Coordinate with functional, technical, and infrastructure teams.
• Ensure minimal business disruption during go-live.