SAP Consultant (SAP HANA Cutover & Data Lead)

Introduction
As a Package Consultant at IBM get ready to tackle numerous mission-critical company directives. Our team takes on the challenge of designing developing and re-engineering highly complex application components and integrating software packages using various tools. You will use a mix of consultative skills business knowledge and technical expertise to effectively integrate packaged technology into our clients’ business environment and achieve business results.

Your Role and Responsibilities
This is a complex migration project to transition from multiple SAP ECC systems to a single centralized SAP
S/4HANA instance. This critical initiative will streamline our operations improve data quality and accessibility and ultimately enhance our business efficiency. To spearhead the data migration efforts we seek a highly experienced and qualified Senior Data Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Data & Migration Leadership:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data migration strategy for multiple SAP ECC systems to S/4HANA using Syniti Data migration MDM tool.
• Lead the global data migration team motivating and mentoring team members across different locations.
• Collaborate closely with the client’s global lead to ensure alignment and address their concerns.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders through periodic reports and presentations highlighting milestones progress and potential risks.
• Implement an early warning system to proactively identify and address any potential delays in the migration timeline.
• Technical Data Migration Expertise:
• Define data mapping rules and transformations for seamless integration between ECC and S/4HANA.
• Oversee data cleansing and quality improvement activities ensuring accurate and consistent data in the new system.
• Design and implement robust testing procedures to guarantee data integrity and functionality after migration.
• Manage data security and compliance throughout the migration process.
• Project Management & Communication:
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation including data migration plans reports and procedures.
• Monitor project progress against timelines and budgets proactively mitigating risks and managing deviations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization keeping everyone informed about progress challenges and decisions.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum 8 to 12 years of experience leading data migration projects for SAP implementations.
• Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA data migration using Syniti Data migration MDM tool.
• Strong understanding of SAP ECC data structures and processes.
• Solid knowledge of data modeling cleansing and quality management techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication collaboration and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and agile environment.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Possess excellent verbal written and presentation skills;
• Self-driven detail-orientation
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively with globally dispersed teams
• Ability to manage ambiguity yet producing tangible results
• Ability to effectively manage challenging situations without loss of focus when under pressure
• Having interdisciplinary background and industry knowledge to work with a diverse range of companies