SAP Data Migration Lead

Abeam Consulting (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ABeam Consulting (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Lead to drive end-to-end data migration for a large-scale SAP rollout to the USA and Singapore operations. You will define migration strategy, govern data quality, and coordinate cross-functional teams across the USA, Singapore, and offshore centers.

The role requires deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA data migration tools, governance, and leadership to deliver successful go-lives and steady post-implementation data

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in SAP with at least 5 years leading SAP Data Migration workstreams.
• Proven experience in at least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations or global rollouts.
• Strong experience in SAP S/4HANA Data Migration, SAP Migration Cockpit, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall data migration strategy, governance, and plan.
• Lead all phases of the SAP data migration lifecycle including data assessment, cleansing, extraction, transformation, validation, mock loads, cutover, go-live support.
• Develop and maintain migration artifacts and tracks; drive workshops with stakeholders.
• Coordinate data extraction from legacy systems and loading into SAP environments; manage risk and issues.
• Lead cutover planning, testing, and post-go-live data stabilization.

Skills

SAP Data Migration

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering

SAP S/4HANA Certification

Tools

SAP Data Migration Cockpit

LSMW

SAP Data Services (BODS)

SAP MDG

S/4HANA Migration Tools

Job description

About Us:
ABeam Consulting is a global professional services company that specializes in delivering business transformation and technology solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. With a global presence and over 9000 employees worldwide we aim to be the transformation partner of choice for all of our clients.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Lead to lead end-to-end data migration activities for a large-scale SAP implementation and rollout to the United States business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the data migration strategy, ensuring data quality, and managing data migration activities across multiple business functions and stakeholders.

The role requires close collaboration with business users, functional consultants, technical teams, and client stakeholders across Singapore, offshore delivery centers, and the USA.

Responsibilities

Data Migration Leadership

• Define and execute the overall data migration strategy, approach, and governance framework.


• Lead all phases of the SAP data migration lifecycle including Data Assessment, Data Cleansing, Data Extraction, Transformation, Validation, Mock Loads, Cutover, and Go-Live Support.


• Develop and maintain the Data Migration Plan, Migration Tracker, Risk Register, and Status Reports.


• Drive data migration workshops with business stakeholders and process owners.

Data Management

• Identify data objects, mapping requirements, transformation rules, and data quality requirements.


• Establish data quality metrics and monitor data readiness throughout the project lifecycle.


• Oversee cleansing activities and coordinate issue resolution with business users.


• Ensure compliance with data governance and master data management standards.

SAP Migration Execution

• Lead migration activities using SAP Data Migration Cockpit, SAP S/4HANA Migration Tools, SAP BODS, SAP Data Services, LSMW, or other approved migration tools.


• Coordinate data extraction from legacy systems and loading into SAP environments.


• Manage multiple mock conversions and reconciliation cycles.


• Ensure successful migration of master data, transactional data, and open items.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all data migration matters.


• Work closely with USA business stakeholders to align migration schedules, testing activities, and cutover requirements.


• Facilitate discussions between business, technical, functional, and offshore teams.


• Provide regular executive-level updates on migration progress, risks, and dependencies.

Testing & Cutover

• Support SIT, UAT, Dress Rehearsal, and Go-Live activities.


• Coordinate data validation and reconciliation activities with business users.


• Lead migration cutover planning and execution.


• Ensure post-go-live data stabilization and issue resolution.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of SAP experience with at least 5 years leading SAP Data Migration workstreams.


• Proven experience in at least 2 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations or global rollouts.


• Strong experience in:
  
  
  
  • SAP S/4HANA Data Migration
  
  
  • SAP Migration Cockpit
  
  
  • SAP Data Services (BODS)
  
  
  • SAP MDG (preferred)
  
  
  • Data Mapping and Data Governance
  
  
  • Data Quality and Reconciliation
  
  
  
  


• Experience migrating:
  
  
  
  • Business Partners
  
  
  • Customers
  
  
  • Vendors
  
  
  • Materials
  
  
  • Finance Data
  
  
  • Open Transactions
  
  
  • Inventory and Asset Data
  
  
  
  


• Strong understanding of SAP business processes across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, and Manufacturing.


• Experience managing offshore and distributed delivery teams.


• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.


• SAP S/4HANA Certification is preferred.


• Experience with USA rollouts and multi-country implementations will be an advantage.


• Knowledge of SOX controls and compliance requirements is highly desirable.


• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Retail, Consumer Goods, or Distribution industries is preferred.


• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology would be beneficial.


• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, planning, execution, problem-solving, and risk management skills are advantageous.


• Experience driving data quality improvements and managing complex migration cutovers and go-live activities would be a plus.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, Abeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. Abeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.

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