SAP Data Migration Consultant (SAP S/4HANA RISE)

SAP Data Migration Consultant (SAP S/4HANA RISE)

IT Graduate

·   Experience with RISE with SAP (Public or Private Cloud)

·   Knowledge of:

·   Central Finance migration scenarios

·   Selective data transition / carve-out projects

·   Experience working with large data volumes and performance optimization

·   Familiarity with data governance frameworks (MDG is a plus)

8+ Years

Data Migration Strategy & Planning:

·   Define and execute the data migration strategy aligned with RISE (private/public cloud) constraints

·   Lead data object identification, scoping, and prioritization

·   Design migration approach using:

·   Migration Cockpit (LTMC / Fiori Migration Object Modeler - LTMOM)

·   ETL tools (e.g., Snowflake, BODS, Syniti) where applicable

Data Mapping & Transformation

·   Lead workshops to define source-to-target data mapping (legacy → S/4HANA)

·   Ensure alignment with:

·   Business Partner (BP) conversion (Customer/Vendor)

·   Universal Journal (ACDOCA)

·   Material Master simplification

·   Define and implement data  transformation logic and rules

Data Quality & Governance

·   Establish data quality frameworks and validation rules

·   Drive data cleansing activities with business teams

·   Define reconciliation processes:

·   Pre-load validation

·   Post-load reconciliation (FI balances, open AR/AP, GL)

Migration Execution

·   Execute mock loads, dress rehearsals, and production cutover

·   Manage:

·   Data extraction

·   Data transformation

·   Data load sequencing

·   Monitor and resolve load errors and inconsistencies

Testing & Reconciliation

·   Support SIT, UAT, and cutover validation

Ensure:

·   Financial data consistency (FI/CO)

·   Document completeness (AR/AP/Open Items)

·   Coordinate parallel run validation (if applicable)

·   RISE with SAP Specific Considerations

·   Ensure compliance with:

·   SAP SaaS restrictions (no direct DB access)

·   Use of standard APIs and migration tools only

·   Collaborate with SAP and hyperscaler teams for:

·   Connectivity

·   Data transfer mechanisms

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

·   Work closely with:

·   Finance, Logistics, and Treasury stakeholders

·   Technical teams (BTP, ETL, Integration)

·   Provide status reporting, risk tracking, and issue resolution

Core SAP Expertise:

·   Minimum 7–10 years SAP experience, including:

·   At least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementations

·   Hands-on data migration experience (must-have)

Functional Knowledge:

·   Strong understanding of:

·   SAP FI/CO (GL, AP, AR, Asset Accounting)

·   Business Partner (CVI)

·   Material Master / Logistics data

·   Familiarity with:

·   ACDOCA vs BSEG data structures

·   S/4HANA simplification impacts

Migration Tools & Technologies

·   Expertise in:

·   SAP Migration Cockpit (LTMC / Fiori App)

·   LTMOM enhancements

·   Exposure to:

·   ETL tools (Snowflake, SAP BODS, Syniti, Informatica)

·   Data staging and transformation frameworks

Technical & Integration Skills:

·   Understanding of:

·   File-based migration (CSV/XML)

·   APIs (OData, IDocs where applicable)

·   Exposure to:

·   SAP BTP for data integration scenarios

Soft Skills

·   Strong stakeholder communication and workshop facilitation

·   Ability to translate business requirements into migration logic

·   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills