SAP Data Migration Lead

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.

Position Summary

The SAP Data Migration Lead is responsible for planning, managing, and executing all data migration activities for SAP transformation projects, including ECC to S/4HANA migrations, greenfield implementations, and global rollouts. This role leads the end-to-end migration lifecycle—data assessment, extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, and load—ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across all business areas. The SAP Data Migration Lead partners with functional teams, business stakeholders, and technical teams to ensure a successful transition of legacy data into SAP.

Key Responsibilities

Data Migration Strategy & Planning

• Define the end-to-end data migration strategy, methodology, and roadmap.

• Lead data scoping, prioritization, and complexity assessment across all functional areas (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, HCM, etc.).

• Develop and maintain the data migration plan, including milestones, dependencies, and resource needs.

• Establish data governance and quality standards for the project.

Data Extraction, Transformation & Load (ETL)

• Oversee the extraction of legacy data and mapping to SAP S/4HANA structures.

• Lead data transformation and cleansing activities to ensure data quality.

• Manage mock loads, trial conversions, and final data load execution.

• Work with technical teams on LSMW, BAPIs, IDocs, BDCs, Migration Cockpit (LTMC), and SAP Data Services as needed.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with functional leads to validate mapping rules, business logic, and transformation rules.

• Coordinate with business owners for data validation, enrichment, and sign-off.

• Work closely with integration, security, and Basis teams to support migration tasks.

Project Execution & Governance

• Drive data migration workshops and meetings with business and technical teams.

• Prepare dashboards, KPIs, and reports on migration progress, quality, and risks.

• Manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans related to data readiness.

• Ensure alignment with project timelines, cutover plans, and go-live milestones.

Cutover & Go-Live Support

• Lead all data-related activities during cutover and go-live preparation.

• Ensure successful final data load and data validation in the production environment.

• Provide hypercare support and stabilization after go-live.

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Maintain documentation including data mapping, functional specifications, and validation reports.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data privacy standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in SAP data migration.

• Proven experience leading end-to-end data migration workstreams for SAP projects.

• Hands-on experience with S/4HANA migration tools (SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services, LSMW, BAPIs, IDocs, etc.).

• Experience with legacy system analysis and ETL processes.

• Exposure to multiple functional modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, HCM, QM, PM).

Skills

• Strong understanding of SAP data structures and master/transactional data.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data quality assessment skills.

• Experience developing migration cockpit objects, mapping templates, and load files.

• Strong project management, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to translate technical data concepts into business-friendly explanations.

• Advanced Excel; SQL skills are a plus.

Competencies

• Strong leadership and ownership

• Analytical and structured thinking

• Attention to detail

• Collaboration and influence

• Communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

Preferred

• SAP S/4HANA certification or training.

• Experience with Agile and hybrid methodologies.

• Experience in global rollout environments.

• Familiarity with data governance tools and MDM concepts.

Why Syntax?

Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.  

• Competitive, above-average compensation
• Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
• Flexible working time models, home office
• Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
• A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
• Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
• Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job

You see a personal challenge in this responsible task? Apply now - and become part of the SYNTAX team!