Data Migration Lead (SAP ERP Transformation)

Xelerate; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xelerate is seeking a Data Migration Lead to drive end-to-end data migration for a global SAP S/4HANA ERP transformation from Porto. You will ensure master and transactional data are extracted, cleansed, transformed, validated, and migrated across legacy and SAP systems, aligning with governance and GDPR/SOX controls.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define data objects and sequencing, oversee ETL processes, and coordinate cutover activities while maintaining strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/Engineering/Data Management.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data migration for ERP projects.
• Proven experience leading data migration in at least one full-cycle ERP transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data migration cross-functional workstream for a global SAP S/4HANA ERP transformation.
• Coordinate with business data owners, data analysts, system integrators, and consultants across domains.
• Develop and maintain data migration strategy, roadmaps, and standards including the tool chain.

Skills

Data migration leadership

SQL

ETL processes

Data profiling

Data cleansing

Data transformation

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering/Data Management

Tools

SAP Data Services

Job description

# Data Migration Lead (SAP ERP Transformation)Porto · Lead · Full-timeYou have the opportunity to join our team and tackle business challenges in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment characterized by close collaboration with business stakeholders.As a **Data Migration Lead**, you will drive the end-to-end data migration cross-functional workstream for a global SAP S/4HANA ERP transformation.You will **ensure that all master and transactional data is accurately extracted, cleansed, transformed, validated, and migrated** from non-SAP and SAP legacy systems into the new environment, proactively going above and beyond to ensure local businesses can successfully transition while maintaining strict compliance with company policies.**Your Role and Responsibilities:*** **Cross-Functional Leadership:** Lead a cross-functional team of business data owners, data analysts, system integrators, and functional consultants. Coordinate across Commercial, Supply Chain, and Finance domains to validate data requirements and mapping rules as the primary point of contact for the data migration workstream.* **Data Migration Strategy & Planning:** Develop and maintain the program’s data migration strategy, roadmap, and standards, including the tool chain. Define data objects, migration scope, dependencies, sequencing, cutover requirements, and establish governance models and KPIs.* **End-to-End Data Migration Management:** Oversee extraction, profiling, cleansing, enrichment, mapping, transformation, and loading activities. Guide the creation of data mapping documents and validation rules, ensure legacy system data readiness, and manage defect resolution for mock loads and cutover cycles.* **Tools, Technology & Quality Assurance:** Work with ETL and data migration tools (e.g., SAP Data Services) to implement automated and manual data validation processes. Monitor data quality, identify issues, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure strict compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, SOX, audit controls).* **Cutover & Go-Live Execution:** Lead data migration activities during mock conversions, rehearsals, and production cutovers. Manage load sequencing, dependencies, error handling, reconciliation, and support post-go-live stabilization and hypercare issue resolution.* **Stakeholder Management & Reporting:** Communicate progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to program leadership. Prepare executive-level dashboards and maintain strong working relationships with business stakeholders, system integrators, and external vendors.**Your Skills and Experiences:*** Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Data Management, or related industry experience.* **7+ years of professional experience in data migration** for ERP projects, with **proven experience leading data migration in at least one full-cycle ERP transformation**.* **Strong technical knowledge** of data migration methods, ETL processes, and validation techniques, coupled with hands-on experience using data profiling, cleansing, and transformation tools (e.g., SAP Data Services).* Deep understanding of master data, transactional data, and integration between ERP modules.* **Proficiency with SQL** and complex data analysis.* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to manage diverse, cross-functional teams.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, characterized by a highly proactive, solution-oriented approach and high attention to detail.* **Fluency in English** (spoken and written).**What you can expect from us:*** Remote-flexible environment;* Highly attractive salary and benefits;* Great work-life balance and flexibility;* Find meaning and purpose in your day-to-day work; your expertise has a visible impact on the digitalization of a global industry leader;* You will be part of a company where commitment, quality, and continuous improvement are core principles of our culture;* Highly engaged tech community;* International career opportunities;* Focus on individual development.**About us:**xelerate.tech is passionate about software, tech, and people. We aim to attract the most talented engineers to deliver high-quality software products through highly performant teams.**A note from our team:**We know that applying for a new job can be a big step in your life and a bit intimidating, but also an opportunity to improve your professional and personal life. Don’t worry, we’ve got you. We will be with you every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns before applying, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We look forward to your application!## Apply for this roleWe currently only accept applications from candidates who live in Portugal.