Data Migration Specialist

We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration and Mapping Coordinator to lead the data migration activities as part of CORE S/4 HANA Transformation project. This role will focus on ensuring accurate, efficient, and seamless data mapping, validation, cleansing, and coordinating with value stream leads / teams - while aligning with organizational and CORE program goals. The ideal candidate will have good experience with SAP A2R Processes, SAP ECC and S4HANA ,data structures ,data mapping , Cleansing Aand cross-functional team collaboration across different cultures

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Mapping , Migration:

• Support in executing entire scope of data within respective A2R value stream
• Co-ordinate and support data migration including Prepare > Map > Enrich > Transform > Validate > Correct > Implement > Hypercare > Handover
• Plan & Execute data scoping and mapping workshops from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment with Value streams , business, and migration teams
• Supports verifying extraction criteria, clarity on data availability and ensuring that data migration as per data object complies with defined approach

Data Quality & Validation

• Drive data requirements and ensures that right set of data gets identified, gathered, and translated with right data quality and data integrity
• Establish data quality criteria and oversee data cleansing activities to ensure the migration of accurate and reliable data.
• Co-ordinate the data Validation activities with Bayer and implementation partners to ensure timely completion of data validation.
• Perform sanity check in the target system based on configuration specification as part of data migration activities

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with Business , Value streams , functional and technical teams to understand data requirements and business needs.
• Tracks progress , pushes roadblocks. Provide regular updates to leadership on data mapping, challenges, and resolutions.

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain detailed documentation of mapping rules which includes Data Migration Specification(DMS) , Field Mapping Document(FMD) & XREF and Validation results.
• Ensure compliance with organizational data governance policies and SAP standards.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential data migration risks and develop mitigation strategies.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Overall 8+ years of experience with minimum 4+ years of experience in SAP data migration projects, preferably with a focus on S/4HANA.
• SAP Functional knowledge of PM Module
• Familiarity with data migration tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Domain Expertise:
• Comprehensive understanding of business processes across SAP A2R value stream.
• Technical Expertise :
• Proficiency in SAP ECC and S4HANA
• Strong expertise in data mapping, validation, cleansing and transformation processes for Master and transaction data as part of S4HANA transformations
• Experienced in creating DMS and FMD documents
• In-depth knowledge of SAP data structures
• Familiar with SQL and any data migration tools
• Proven experience in managing or coordinating SAP data migration projects, preferably with SAP S/4 HANA.
• Proven experience in data mapping from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA
• Excellent knowledge of relevant best practices and standards related to data migration
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams , levels and cultures.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.