Data Migration Lead

Randstad Sourceright; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is seeking a Data Migration Lead in Lincoln for a 6-month rolling contract. The role drives end-to-end migration of legacy data from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA across international units, with a focus on data cleansing, governance, and audit-compliant documentation.

The candidate will direct ETL execution, map data objects, and coordinate with global teams to ensure data integrity and minimal downtime during rollout.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end data migration lifecycle.
• Proven track record in SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA migrations.
• Ability to collaborate with multicultural teams and data stewards.

Responsibilities

• Define migration strategies for SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA migrations across units.
• Oversee data cleansing, governance, and DOMs alignment.
• Direct ETL execution to ensure data integrity and minimal disruption.
• Maintain audit-compliant documentation and migration logs.
• Validate migration tools and post-migration data reconciliation.

Skills

ETL methodologies

SAP data migration

Data cleansing

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data mapping

SQL/ABAP scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Business Information Systems

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit

SAP BODS

LSMW

Syniti ADM

Job description

Job title: Data Migration Lead

Location: Lincoln

Contract length: 6 months rolling contract

Work Structure: Hybrid (2/3 days in the office)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Data Migration Lead to join a World leader offering Products, Solutions and Services across the entire Energy value chain on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations.

As an SAP Data Migration Lead, you will lead the end-to-end transition of legacy enterprise data from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA across international business units. In this role, you will define migration strategies, oversee data cleansing and governance, and direct Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) execution to ensure complete data integrity. Working closely with global cross-functional teams, you will manage risk, conduct rigorous validation testing, and maintain audit-compliant documentation to deliver a seamless system rollout with minimal operational disruption.

Some of the duties will include but are not limited to:

• Led end-to-end data migration strategy and project execution for a large-scale SAP ECC6 to S/4HANA upgrade across global cluster operations.
• Defined data object scope, ownership models, source-to-target mapping, and migration schedules in collaboration with cross-functional business leads.
• Conducted comprehensive legacy data assessments to establish scope, risk mitigation plans, and cluster-level readiness benchmarks.
• Directed cluster-wide data cleansing, deduplication, and enrichment initiatives, significantly improving master data quality prior to migration.
• Partnered with Master Data Governance, Data Migration Factory, and local Data Stewards to align data standards and compliance protocols.
• Validated migration tools, Data Object Maps (DOMs), and technical infrastructure to ensure seamless extraction and transformation workflows.
• Oversaw Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) operations, ensuring accurate dataset conversions from legacy systems into SAP S/4HANA.
• Executed rigorous post-migration data validation, unit testing, and reconciliation processes to verify data integrity and system accuracy.
• Resolved complex data transformation errors during execution cycles to minimize business downtime and prevent operational disruptions.
• Authored detailed migration logs, technical documentation, and audit trails to comply with corporate governance and regulatory standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end data migration lifecycle, specifically transitioning from SAP ECC 6.0 to SAP S/4HANA.
• Demonstrated success leading data stream operations on complex, multi-site, or global enterprise software rollouts.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively across multicultural teams, business stakeholders, local Data Stewards, and central Data Migration teams.
• Hands‑on proficiency in Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) methodologies, data profiling, deduplication, and pre‑migration data enrichment.
• Familiarity with standard SAP data migration tools (e.g., SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, SAP BODS, LSMW, or Advanced Data Migration by Syniti).
• Expertise in defining data object scope, creating Data Object Maps (DOMs), establishing data ownership, and source‑to‑target schema mapping.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose migration errors, perform data reconciliation, and resolve ETL discrepancies under tight project deadlines.
• Ability to create detailed migration schedules, manage project risks, and maintain detailed documentation for audit and compliance standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or equivalent experience. SAP certification in S/4HANA or Data Management is a strong plus.

Desirable Requirements:

• Familiarity with modern migration frameworks such as LTMC (Legacy Transfer Migration Cockpit), LTMOM (Migration Object Modeler), or Syniti Advanced Data Migration (ADM).
• Hands-on exposure to SAP Information Steward for automated profiling or SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) for post‑migration data lifecycle management.
• Prior experience extracting data directly from non‑SAP legacy platforms (e.g., Oracle, JD Edwards, legacy SQL/DB2 systems) alongside standard SAP ECC.
• Functional understanding of core ERP business cycles such as Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), or Record-to-Report (R2R), to bridge technical data transformations with functional business requirements.
• Ability to write custom ABAP, SQL, or Python/Shell scripts to automate data validation checks and rapid reconciliation runs.
• Knowledge of warm/cold data archiving strategies to reduce total data volume transferred into the target database during S/4HANA conversion.
• Experience working in SAP Activate methodology or Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Understanding of organizational change management (OCM) concepts to help local business users smoothly adapt to new S/4HANA master data structures