SAP Data Migration Specialist

Searchability; Newport; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability in Newport seeks an experienced SAP Data Migration Specialist to lead the end-to-end migration of data into an SAP ECC6 environment. The role focuses on data cleansing, mapping, extraction, and transformation, ensuring a smooth transition during a UK acquisition migration.

You will author migration runbooks, develop LSMW-based load programs, and work closely with business stakeholders to resolve defects, support testing, and assist go-live readiness and post-go-live support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience performing data migrations from non-SAP systems into SAP ECC6.
• Experience developing data migration load programmes, particularly LSMW.
• Strong understanding of SAP data objects and data transformation.
• Experience troubleshooting data load defects and failures.
• Ability to work with functional consultants and business stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain data migration plans, mapping specifications, and runbooks.
• Support cleansing and preparation of non-SAP data for migration.
• Prepare templates for master and transactional data and map source-to-target rules.
• Support data extraction, transformation, and run/test loads.
• Develop migration test scripts using tools such as LSMW and execute tests.
• Assist cut-over planning and provide post-go-live support.

Skills

Hands-on data migration

Non-SAP to SAP migrations

Data mapping

Data conversion

Troubleshooting data loads

Collaboration with stakeholders

Problem-solving & organisation

Tools

LSMW

Job description

SAP DATA MIGRATION SPECIALIST

• £74 per hour via Umbrella
• Newport – 100% onsite
• Initial 6-month contract
• SC clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

A leading European Defence organisation is seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Specialist to support the migration of a recent UK acquisition into their SAP ECC6 environment.

This is a key role within a major data migration programme, supporting data preparation, cleansing, conversion, loading and reconciliation through iterative migration cycles. We are looking for an experienced SAP Data Migration Specialist to help ensure business readiness and a successful go-live.

THE SAP DATA MIGRATION SPECIALIST ROLE:

As a SAP Data Migration Specialist, you will support the end-to-end migration of data from a non-SAP source system into SAP ECC6.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing and maintaining data migration plans, mapping specifications and runbooks.
• Supporting business teams with cleansing and preparation of non-SAP data.
• Preparing templates for master and transactional data.
• Maintaining source-to-target mapping documentation and transformation rules.
• Supporting data extraction and transformation activities.
• Developing migration test scripts using tools such as LSMW.
• Executing migration test loads and troubleshooting failures and defects.
• Supporting dress rehearsals and performing data reconciliations.
• Contributing to cut-over and go-live planning.
• Supporting production data migration activities.
• Providing post-go-live support and hypercare.

SAP DATA MIGRATION SPECIALIST ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience performing data migrations from non-SAP systems into SAP ECC6.
• Experience developing data migration load programmes, particularly LSMW.
• Strong understanding of SAP data objects.
• Experience with data conversion, mapping and transformation.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving data load defects and failures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with functional consultants and business stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.