Manager - SAP Data Migration

The opportunity

EY Technology Consulting is a fast-moving and high-growth area within EY. We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Manager in SAP specializing in data migration and conversion. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data during SAP implementations and upgrades, contributing to the overall success of our SAP project initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead data migration and conversion projects for SAP implementations, ensuring adherence to best practices and methodologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop comprehensive data migration strategies.
• Analyze, cleanse, and validate data from legacy systems to ensure accuracy and completeness before migration.
• Design and execute data mapping and transformation processes to align with SAP data structures.
• Monitor and report on the progress of data migration activities, identifying and mitigating risks as necessary.
• Work closely with technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues during the migration process.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to data migration processes, including mapping documents, data quality reports, and project plans.
• Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders on data migration best practices and tools.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in SAP data migration and conversion and must be a Lead or a Manager or equivalent in their current role.
• Strong understanding of financial data processes, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP data migration tools/ data load methods/ ETL Tools and methodologies (e.g., LSMW, BODS, LTMC, SAP Data Services).
• Experience in data management including leading the data migration execution (cleansing, extracting, staging, transforming, loading, and verification of SAP data), running mock loads and data verification/validation cycles, resolving data defects, providing expertise and implementing processes for data governance, etc.
• Experience in data management including leading the data migration execution (cleansing, extracting, staging, transforming, loading, and verification of SAP data), running mock loads and data verification/validation cycles, resolving data defects, providing expertise and implementing processes for data governance, etc.
• Understanding of leading practices for data governance approach, centre of excellence/shared services structures, data governance processes/procedures (experience implementing shared services)
• Experience facilitating cross-functional team members with complex schedules against a published plan
• Team lead expertise – stream planning, status reporting, escalating risks/issues/decisions/changes, budget management, etc.
• Experience leading clients through new data concepts (Data Stewards, Data Governance, Mock Loads, Data Object Master, Data Owners, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• SAP certification(s) related to data management is a plus.
• Travel is estimated to be 0-50%

Skills and attributes for success

• Effectively manage diverse skills and backgrounds and foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills, coupled with a strong interest in further developing and integrating enterprise domain knowledge with technology skills.
• Demonstrate characteristics of a forward thinker and self-starter that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge.
• Ability to lead a team of consulting and client professionals on multiple projects.
• Being a leader in our EY SAP practice mentoring our team members through career coaching
• A strong work ethics.

What we look for

We’re interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Technology Consulting space. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their IT strategy, this role is for you. 

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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