Contract SAP Data Migration Lead needed (DV Cleared) - Hybrid
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
?? Location: Aldermaston (4 days onsite / 1 day remote) ?? Clearance: Active DV Required (UK Nationals Only) ?? Duration/Start: 6 months initially (high likelihood of extension) / ASAP
?? The Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Lead to drive the data strategy and end-to-end migration workstream for a major greenfield SAP S/4HANA transformation. You'll oversee legacy-to-SAP migration using SAP Data Services (BODS) and Migration Cockpit, owning the full migration lifecycle, leading a development team, and working closely with functional and business stakeholders.
This role is hands-on from a leadership and solutioning perspective - ideal for someone who understands migration at a deep technical and strategic level, with the ability to mentor, guide, and get involved in design/development discussions where required.
? Key Responsibilities
Lead full data migration lifecycle: strategy, planning, extraction, mapping, validation, load & reconciliation
Oversee migration from legacy systems into SAP S/4HANA using Data Services & Migration Cockpit
Build, lead, and mentor a data migration development team
Own data migration project governance, timelines, risk management & defect resolution
Run data workshops and explain data concepts clearly across both technical & business audiences
Define and review technical migration documentation & data models
Analyse complex source datasets and advise on data cleansing & transformation requirements
Collaborate with functional SMEs & business data stewards to ensure clean, accurate data loads
Provide expert guidance and troubleshoot development challenges as an escalation point
?? What You'll Bring
? Proven experience as a Data Migration Lead on SAP S/4HANA greenfield programmes ? Deep knowledge of end-to-end SAP data migration lifecycle & methodologies ? Hands-on experience with SAP Data Services (BODS) and Migration Cockpit ? Strong ability to lead, mentor, and guide a technical team (without needing to code full-time) ? Solid understanding of legacy data structures, mapping, transformation & reconciliation ? Experience engaging with business stakeholders on data ownership, cleansing, and validation ? Confident workshop facilitator and clear communicator across all technical levels ? Strong documentation and defect management skills ? Active DV clearance - essential ? Ability to work onsite 4 days per week - non-negotiable
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