Deputy Director – S4 Data Conversion

PepsiCo; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Lead to drive the global template deployment and Master Data Conversions for the S/4HANA migration. You will coordinate ETL activities, map legacy data to SAP structures, and guide the data migration team across multiple geographies, ensuring data quality and timely cutovers.

The role requires deep SAP data migration knowledge, strong collaboration with functional teams, and hands-on experience with SAP migration tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP data migration projects including S/4HANA deployments.
• Strong understanding of SAP data structures, mappings, and integration points.
• Hands-on experience with SAP migration tools: BODS, Migration Cockpit, LSMW, SNP tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and functional teams to define data migration scope, strategy and planning.
• Lead data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) activities across legacy and SAP systems.
• Map legacy data to SAP target structures in line with business rules and SAP best practices.
• Coordinate mock loads, dry runs, and cutover activities including data load verification and sign-offs.
• Document technical specifications, configuration, and process flows for data migration.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SAP Data Services (BODS)

SAP Migration Cockpit

LSMW

SNP Transformation Cockpit

SQL

Job description

Overview

This role supports the implementation and deployment of Master Data Conversions for the PepsiCo Global S4 migration project (PGT). Objectives of the role is to ensure that data conversions to SAP works seamlessly , efficiently and quality data is migrated to PGT environment. In addition this person will coach and provide direction to the Data conversion team members. This role will adopt and adhere to "Selective Data transition" Methodology principles for the PepsiCo Global Template deployment projects across the globe and will ensure all the learnings are seamlessly and timely implemented to drive the optimization and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and functional teams to define data migration scope, strategy and planning.
• Lead data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) activities across legacy and SAP systems.
• Leverage tools such as SAP Data Services (BODS), SAP Migration Cockpit, LSMW, or SNP Transformation Cockpit to design and execute migration workflows.
• Map legacy data to SAP target structures, ensuring alignment with business rules and SAP best practices.
• Create and manage data load templates, mapping documents, validation rules, and reconciliation reports.
• Conduct data profiling and cleansing in collaboration with data owners and business SMEs.
• Coordinate mock loads, dry runs, and cutover activities including data load verification and sign-offs.
• Work closely with SAP functional consultants to understand module-specific data nuances.
• Document technical specifications, configuration, and process flows related to data migration.
• Track daily progress of the build and cutover activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in SAP data migration projects with greenfield/ blue field implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of SAP data structures, table relationships, and integration points.
• Hands-on experience in SAP migration tools: SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, BODS, LSMW, or SNP tools(good to have).
• Good exposure to functional processes and master/transactional data elements across modules.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Excel, and data transformation logic.
• S/4HANA data migration implementation experience is a must.
• Ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders and vendor partners effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements
• Ability to solve complex issues within the project work group
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in timelines, plans and navigate ambiguous situations.