Global SAP S/4HANA Data Migration Lead

Gea Group; Deventer; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gea Group is seeking an experienced Data Migration Manager (Benelux) to lead local data migration activities for SAP S/4HANA implementations across the Netherlands and future sites. You will extract, profile, cleanse, and map data, ensuring data quality and successful go-live transitions.

You will collaborate with Data Owners, Stewards and IT teams, apply migration tooling, and provide insights on migration progress. Travel within Europe may be required as projects expand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data migration, master data management or large-scale data transformation projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL, data profiling and ETL/data transformation tools.
• Experience with SAP master and transactional data.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA migration approaches and migration tooling is highly desirable.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python is a plus.
• Interest in modern data and analytics platforms such as Databricks and Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Independent, structured and result-oriented working style.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe to support future migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead local data migration activities from preparation through execution for SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Extract, analyse and profile data from legacy systems.
• Identify data quality issues and drive cleansing and remediation activities.
• Define and validate data mappings, transformation rules and business rules.
• Execute mock loads, migration testing and reconciliation activities.
• Support cutover and hypercare phases during go-live.
• Develop insights and reporting related to migration progress and data quality.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Data Owners, Data Stewards, Key Users and IT teams.
• Investigate root causes of data issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with international migration teams across multiple locations.

Skills

Data migration

SQL

ETL

SAP data

Python

Databricks

Power BI

Data profiling

Stakeholder communication

Travel

Tools

SAP S/4HANA migration tooling

Job description

Gea Group is seeking an experienced Data Migration Manager (Benelux) to lead local data migration activities for SAP S/4HANA implementations across the Netherlands and future sites. You will extract, profile, cleanse, and map data, ensuring data quality and successful go-live transitions.

You will collaborate with Data Owners, Stewards and IT teams, apply migration tooling, and provide insights on migration progress. Travel within Europe may be required as projects expand.