SAP Datasphere Architect / Data Migration Architect

NTT DATA Services • Remote, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled SAP Data Migration Architect / Lead to spearhead our data migration workstream for a large-scale, global SAP migration. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in leading complex data migrations, with a strong focus on SAP transformations and demonstrable success in managing full project lifecycles. This role requires a leader with deep technical and functional knowledge of SAP data who can drive the migration strategy, execution, and quality assurance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of overall SAP experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in a leadership role on large-scale SAP data migration projects.
• Minimum 10+ years of expertise in SAP S/4HANA and ECC data structures and migration methodologies for both brownfield and greenfield implementations.
• Minimum 7-8+ years of deep, hands-on experience with SAP data migration tools, including Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services (BODS), and LSMW.
• Strong proficiency in ETL processes, data warehousing, and advanced SQL querying.
• Minimum 7-8+ years of familiarity with data governance and data quality tools like Syniti is a plus.
• Minimum 10+ years of in-depth understanding of SAP modules and their underlying data structures (e.g., Finance (FI/CO), Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), Production Planning (PP)).
• Minimum 7-8+ years of experience with all stages of the data migration lifecycle, including blueprinting, testing, and validation.
• Proven leadership ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of SAP experience
• 10+ years of strong Data Migration experience
• 7+ years of Data structure and methodology experience
• 5+ years of ETL, Data warehousing, Data Goverance and data quality experience

Nice To Haves

• SAP certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for all data migration-related decisions, strategy, and execution.
• Lead and define the overall data migration blueprint and strategy, ensuring it aligns with project timelines and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive data migration plans, including detailed cutover runbooks, schedules, and rollback procedures.
• Lead the end-to-end data migration lifecycle: extraction, cleansing, transformation, validation, loading, and reconciliation.
• Oversee data mapping from legacy systems to the new SAP S/4HANA and ECC environment for both master and transactional data.
• Manage and provide guidance to a team of data migration specialists, functional consultants, and technical resources.
• Establish and enforce robust data governance policies and standards throughout the migration process.
• Drive data cleansing, profiling, and quality assurance activities to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Design and implement automated data validation tools and scripts to accelerate reconciliation.
• Work closely with business data owners, functional leads, and technical teams to gather requirements and resolve data discrepancies.
• Partner with SAP Security and GRC teams to define access controls and monitor segregation of duties (SoD) related to migration activities.
• Engage with internal and external audit teams to ensure all migration processes are compliant with standards like SOX and ITGC.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks associated with data migration and escalate issues to project leadership as needed.
• Document all migration processes, issues, and resolutions for future reference and knowledge transfer.
• Lead cutover readiness reviews and rehearsals to ensure a smooth transition to the new system with minimal business disruption.
• Manage post-go-live hypercare activities to address any data-related issues.

Benefits

• NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior