Job Description:
As the SAP S/4 O2C Data Migration Expert, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the data migration process from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. You will play a critical role in ensuring that cross over activities related to other workstreams (P2P, R2R) are accurately captured holistically. Along with the alignment, of the workstream, the resource should be able to provide a bird’s eye view of how all it fits into the new SAP S/4HANA system in collaboration with the Client's Global Team and the Global Data Migration Playbook. This role will need to be able to be on-site in Clark, NJ at least 3 days a week. All meetings are camera-on.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a comprehensive data migration strategy and plan for the SAP S/4HANA implementation using the Global Data Migration Playbook as your foundation.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, Global Data Team, Application PMs and external partners (Syniti) to gather data migration requirements and define data mapping rules.
Familiar with STTM (Source to target mapping) templates and align and capture all open points, transformational rules, discussed in workshops and follow up to closure in SNOW.
Design data migration scripts, programs, and tools to extract, transform, and load data from legacy systems into SAP S/4HANA and Applications.
Familiar with usage of extraction tools and loading scripts using excel / WinShuttle tools.
Perform and organize activities related to data profiling, cleansing, and validation to ensure data quality and integrity throughout the migration process. Establish rules of engagement for data activities including the necessary governance processes.
Conduct data migration testing and validation to verify the accuracy and completeness of migrated data in partnership with the Global Team and the local Business Owners.
Make recommendations to the Global data migration playbook and related tools and processes, including procedures, guidelines, and best practices for future reference.
Work closely with the Cutover Lead to ensure tasks and activities are documented and executed to ensure smooth migration of data.
Support testing phases with engagement during defect management to resolve defects at the root cause. Also engage with hyper care activities to resolve data issues.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
- Proven experience (10+ years) in performing data migration activities, preferably in SAP environments.
- In-depth knowledge of SAP data migration tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA data structures, data objects, and data migration processes.
- Familiar with the data objects and terminology within the Master Data Management (MDM) based on TIBCO EBX.
- Expert knowledge in mass uploading / updating master data & transactional data using LSMW and mass transactions in SAP.
- Strong proficiency in SAP Data Services, Power BI / Looker, APIs, or other ETL tools for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
- SAP certification in data migration or related areas is desirable.
- Must be able to travel to client location at least 3 full days a week and more depending on phase of the project. Travel to Paris may be needed to collaborate with the Global Team – must have valid Passport and Visa
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (large pivots, programming as necessary)
- Previous experience in SAP projects managing large data sets in Excel – extract/format/error analysis/update
- IT expert with ECC & S4 HANA knowledge
- Knowledge of SD module
- Strong knowledge of tables in ECC & S/4
- Work independently to provide data from FUSION (ECC) separated as AFP/AFM SAP plants.
- Extraction/cleansing/loading data as per NEO global process
- L1 incident management for data related issues
- Expert knowledge required in data migration of Business Partner Customer Master, Customer Hierarchies, contact persons, Open Sales Orders & open deliveries.
- Collaborate with the client and Migration lead to address and adjust any issues or discrepancies.
- Conduct post-migration validation and reconciliation activities to ensure data completeness and accuracy in the SAP S/4 HANA environment.
- Ensure all data migration activities are thoroughly documented and aligned with project requirements and timelines.
Expectations:
- Drive the data migration process with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and quality. Influence without authority by documenting compelling observations with recommendations.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure data migration requirements are met, this included the Global Team.
- Proactively identify and resolve data migration issues and risks.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions to project stakeholders and leadership.
- Stay updated on SAP S/4HANA data migration trends, tools, and technologies.
- Mentor and coach junior team members to build a high-performing data migration team.
- All meetings will be on-camera if virtual, must have a published agenda that includes goal of the meeting, the required decision makers, the open action items. Similarly, all meeting s must have meeting minutes documented to include attendees, action times and timelines.
