Director, SAP Data Conversion & Migration Architecture

Sodexo; North Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Data Migration Lead to own the strategy, architecture, and execution of SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA data conversions across North America. You will define the migration approach, tooling, and data standards in collaboration with the SAP Implementation Architect and business data owners.

The role requires leading mock conversions, testing, cutover, and deployment while ensuring data quality and auditability at go-live.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4 years of management experience required.
• 8 years of related experience required.
• Experience migrating Supply Chain, Procurement, Catalog Management, Finance, or Order Management data.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of data conversion and migration from SAP ECC6 to SAP S/4HANA across North America.
• Own migration approach, tooling, and standards for master and transactional data across supply chain, procurement, finance, and operations.
• Partner with SAP Implementation Architect, business data owners, and SI consultant team to define mapping, cleansing, and validation rules.
• Governs the conversion portion of the WRICEF portfolio through mock conversions, testing, cutover, and deployment.
• Drive data quality and reconciliation so migrated data is complete, accurate, and auditable at go-live.

Skills

Data migration experience

ECC-to-S4HANA migration

Global/multi-region ERP transformation

S/4HANA data migration

Azure data tools

Data governance (MDG)

Agile/SAFe certifications

SAP Activate

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure SQL

Data Lake

SAP MDG

Job description

About The Job

Leads the strategy, architecture, and execution of all data conversion and migration from legacy systems, including SAP ECC6, to SAP S/4HANA across North America. Owns the migration approach, tooling, and standards for master and transactional data across supply chain, procurement, finance, and operations. Partners with the SAP Implementation Architect, business data owners, and the systems integrator consultant delivery team, to define mapping, cleansing, and validation rules aligned with the global core model. Governs the conversion portion of the WRICEF portfolio through mock conversions, testing, cutover, and deployment. Drives data quality and reconciliation so that migrated data is complete, accurate, and auditable at go-live.

About The Job

Leads the strategy, architecture, and execution of all data conversion and migration from legacy systems, including SAP ECC6, to SAP S/4HANA across North America. Owns the migration approach, tooling, and standards for master and transactional data across supply chain, procurement, finance, and operations. Partners with the SAP Implementation Architect, business data owners, and the systems integrator consultant delivery team, to define mapping, cleansing, and validation rules aligned with the global core model. Governs the conversion portion of the WRICEF portfolio through mock conversions, testing, cutover, and deployment. Drives data quality and reconciliation so that migrated data is complete, accurate, and auditable at go-live.
The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $134640 per year - $209110 per year
Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s In It For You

• Define the migration strategy, data object inventory, and load sequence for S/4HANA.
• Own data mapping, transformation rules, and target data design aligned to the global core.
• Direct internal and consultant teams in building extract, transform, and load programs.
• Plan and run mock conversions, tracking load times, error rates, and defects.
• Partner with business data owners to profile, cleanse, and de‑duplicate legacy data.
• Define validation and reconciliation controls and obtain business and Finance sign‑off
• Plan and execute cutover data loads, including dress rehearsals and fallback plans.
• Resolve hypercare data issues and transition migration assets to support.

What You’ll Bring

This is a hybrid role

• Experience migrating Supply Chain, Procurement, Catalog Management, Finance, or Order Management data.
• Experience with ECC-to-S/4HANA migration approaches (new implementation, system conversion, or selective data transition).
• Experience in food service, distribution, or other high‑volume operational environments.
• SAP S/4HANA data migration or SAP Data Services certifications
• Experience with Azure Integration Services, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL, and Data Lake
• Experience establishing master data governance (e.g., SAP MDG) after go‑live
• SAP Activate, Agile or SAFe certifications
• Experience leading data migration for global or multi‑region ERP transformation programs

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 4 years
• Related Experience: 8 years

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form.