SAP S4HANA Data Conversion Project Manager

TRUGlobal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Data Conversion Project Manager to support a large-scale brownfield conversion for a Retail client. The candidate must possess a minimum of 10 years of SAP experience, including 5 years in data conversion project management, with a proven track record in SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversions. Key responsibilities include managing the data conversion strategy, defining migration plans, and overseeing integration with functional teams. Retail industry experience is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP experience, with 5+ years in Data Conversion/Migration Project Manager roles.
• Proven experience managing SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA conversions.
• Prior experience in the Retail industry is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data conversion strategy for SAP ECC to S/4HANA.
• Define data migration plans and coordinate with functional teams.
• Manage external system dependencies impacting data conversion.

Skills

SAP data conversion tools and approaches

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Tools

Migration Cockpit

LTMC/LTMOM

ABAP conversions

Job description

Title: SAP S/4HANA Data Conversion Project Manager

Job Type: Contract/Onsite

Role Summary

An experienced SAP S/4HANA Data Conversion Project Manager to urgently support a large-scale ECC to S/4HANA brownfield conversion for a Retail industry client. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing end-to-end SAP data conversion activities for complex, large SAP implementations.

This role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of SAP data objects, and hands‑on experience coordinating cross‑functional teams during S/4 system conversions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end‑to‑end data conversion strategy for SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA (brownfield approach).

Define and execute data migration/conversion plans, timelines, and governance models.

Coordinate closely with functional leads, technical teams, SAP Basis, ABAP, and business stakeholders.

Oversee data assessment, data cleansing, reconciliation, validation, and sign‑off.

Manage SAP data objects relevant to Retail industry (e.g., customer, vendor, material, pricing, inventory, finance, POS‑related data).

Drive mock conversions, dress rehearsals, cutover planning, and go‑live readiness.

Identify data risks, issues, and dependencies and proactively manage mitigation plans.

Ensure compliance with SAP best practices and data integrity standards.

Manage external system dependencies and integrations impacting data conversion.

• Provide regular status reporting, executive communication, and steering committee updates.

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of SAP experience, with 5+ years as a Data Conversion / Migration Project Manager.

Proven experience managing SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA brownfield conversions.

Strong hands‑on experience with SAP data conversion tools and approaches (e.g., Migration Cockpit, LTMC/LTMOM, custom ABAP conversions, SLT where applicable).

Solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA data model changes.

Experience managing large, complex SAP implementations with high data volumes.

Prior experience in the Retail industry is mandatory.

Strong knowledge of SAP FI, MM, SD, and Retail‑specific master and transactional data.

Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments.
• Experience with multiple S/4HANA conversions.
• Exposure to SAP Activate methodology.
• Experience handling global or multi‑country SAP rollouts.
• SAP certification(s) in S/4HANA or Project Management.