SAP Data Migration Factory Lead (ERP)

Role & responsibilities

1. Data Migration Strategy & Factory Setup

• Define and implement the Data Migration Factory model (centralized, repeatable approach)
• Establish migration standards, templates, and tools
• Define migration scope (master data, transactional data, historical data)
• Align with ERP roadmap and rollout strategy

2. Data Governance & Quality

• Ensure alignment with global data standards (e.g., material master, business partners, finance data)
• Define data quality rules and validation frameworks
• Collaborate with Data Governance / MDG teams
• Ensure data consistency across regions and systems

3. Migration Execution (End-to-End)

• Oversee data extraction, transformation, cleansing, and loading (ETL)
• Define and manage migration cycles (mock loads, dress rehearsals, final load)
• Ensure data readiness for testing and go-live
• Manage cutover data migration activities

4. Collaboration with Business & ERP Teams

• Work closely with BPEs and business data owners to validate data
• Align migration logic with process design and template standards
• Collaborate with Solution Engineers and Technical teams
• Ensure business ownership of data quality
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5. Tools & Automation

• Define and implement migration tools (e.g., SAP Migration Cockpit, ETL tools)
• Drive automation in data migration processes
• Standardize reusable migration objects and scripts
• Improve efficiency across rollout waves

6. Testing & Validation

• Define data validation strategy (pre-load, post-load, reconciliation)
• Support SIT, UAT, and cutover validation
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and integrity of migrated data
• Resolve data-related issues proactively

7. Continuous Improvement & Scaling

• Capture lessons learned from each wave
• Improve migration approach for subsequent rollouts
• Optimize effort, timeline, and quality
• Build reusable assets and accelerators

8. Governance & Reporting

• Define KPIs for data migration success
• Provide regular updates to program leadership
• Manage risks related to data quality and migration
• Ensure compliance with governance standards

Preferred candidate profile

• 1015+ years of experience in ERP data migration (SAP preferred)
• Proven experience in large-scale ERP transformations
• Strong knowledge of data structures (Finance, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Experience with SAP Migration tools / ETL tools
• Strong data governance and data quality experience
• Experience in global rollout / wave deployment model
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English