Job Description
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, NTT DATA Americas, Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Description NTT DATA''s Client is seeking a SAP Data Migration Lead Data Migration Leadership & Governance Lead full‐lifecycle data migration activities from Client/Prepare through Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Hypercare Define and govern the overall data migration strategy, approach, and roadmap for S/4HANA Greenfield programs Act as the primary data migration authority across business, functional, and technical teams Establish data governance, ownership, validation, and sign‐off frameworks Planning, Execution & Delivery Develop and maintain data migration plans, cutover strategies, mock cycles, and load schedules Oversee data extraction, transformation, cleansing, reconciliation, and load activities Lead multiple mock conversions, defect resolution cycles, and final production loads Coordinate data readiness for integrated SAP cloud products (Ariba, SuccessFactors, IBP, SAC) Tools, ETL & Technology Design and review data migration ETL mappings and workflows using SAP BODS or Syniti Ensure alignment with SAP S/4HANA data models, CVI, and SAP recommended best practices Manage data loads via Fiori Migration App/Fiori apps/IDocs/BAPIs/APIs where applicable Monitor and optimize data load performance and error handling Quality, Testing & Reconciliation Define and enforce data quality rules, validation checks, and reconciliation criteria Partner with functional leads to validate business critical data (master & transactional) Ensure compliance with audit, SOX, and regulatory requirements during migration Support UAT, integration testing, and cutover rehearsals Stakeholder & Program Management Collaborate with business SMEs, SAP functional leads, integration teams, and system integrators Track migration activities, dependencies, risks, and issues in Jira Provide status reporting, metrics, and dashboards to program leadership Identify and mitigate data‐related risks proactively Basic Qualifications: (what are the skills required to this job with minimum years of experience on each) Core Experience 10+ years of SAP data migration experience with multiple end‐to‐end implementations Proven leadership on Greenfield SAP S/4HANA global rollout programs Hands‐on experience migrating from ECC and non‐SAP legacy systems to S/4HANA Extensive experience with multi‐country, multi‐currency, and multi‐language datasets SAP & Cloud Product Expertise Strong expertise in SAP S/4HANA data structures, CVI, Business Partner, and Universal Journal Experience integrating and migrating data for: SAP Ariba SAP SuccessFactors SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) ETL & Data Tools Deep hands‐on experience with SAP BODS and/or Syniti ADM Strong understanding of ETL design, reusable mappings, and error handling Experience defining data transformation logic, validation rules, and reconciliation reports Project, Agile & Tracking Tools Mandatory experience using Jira for: Tracking migration tasks, defects, and dependencies Managing sprints, backlogs, and releases Familiarity with Agile / Scrum and hybrid SAP delivery models Ability to manage parallel workstreams and tight cutover timelines Data & Functional Knowledge Strong understanding of SAP functional domains: Finance (FI/CO) Supply Chain (MM, SD, PP) Procurement, HR, and Planning Ability to translate business requirements into migration design and rules Leadership & Soft Skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to influence senior business and IT leadership Proven experience leading onshore/offshore teams Analytical mindset with strong problem‐solving skills Travel: This position requires someone who can travel at least 80%. Preferred location is East coast or Midwest. Degree: Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent work experience Nice to Have; (But not a must) Prior experience leading multi‐vendor, global delivery programs. Industry experience in manufacturing, life sciences. About NTT DATA Services NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development a