Local SAP Data Migration Lead

Local SAP Data Migration Lead

Experis is the global leader in professional resourcing and project-based workforce solutions.

On behalf of our global Pharmaceutical client in Basel, we are hiring for a Local SAP Data Migration Lead.

The perfect candidate:

In this role, the Local Data Migration Lead is a member of the Deployment Team and will enable successful
business transformation by ensuring that all local activities and commitments to data migration are carried out
effectively as per the Global Data Migration strategy and methodology.
The local Data Migration Lead (Business) works closely with the functional streams, local SMEs and Business
Data Content Owners to ensure that local activities are aligned with governance and executed within the
expected timelines and quality.
Position will report to Local Deployment Lead.

General Information:

• Start date: asap
• latest Start Date: 1.6.2024
• Planned duration:June 2025
• Extension (in case of limitation): Possible (depending on project progress)
• Workplace: Basel (main) and Kaiseraugst
• Workload: 100%
• Remote/Home Office: limited
• Travel: limited

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Leads end-to-end data migration activities, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of datatransferred from legacy systems to SAP platforms.
• Proactively identifies and mitigates risks associated with data migration, maintaining data quality and governance standards.
• Supports high level and detailed design workshops for data migration -gathering business data requirements and value mapping
• Follows ASPIRE Data Migration Strategy and provides guidance to migration teams in terms of methodology training e.g. cleansing and other business related activities
• Accountable for overall business data migration activities planning, risks and issue management, communications and senior management escalation
• Ensures tracking of business deliverables and accountable for business readiness and business data quality
• Tracks and monitors continuity of Data Cleansing activities together with the business teams with corresponding reporting
• Guides the involved Team members before/during/after cleansing activities
• Supports Cutover Lead to ensure data migration activities aligned
• Ensures compliance with data protection and privacy regulations relevant to the organization

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP data migration / data clean-up activities, preferably in Pharma/healthcare industry
• Proven experience leading E2E SAP data migration projects, with in-depth knowledge of SAP modules and associated data migration tools
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management
• Competency to understand S/4 Data Structures, setup in various SAP Modules , MDG
• Knowledge on design, implementation of data mapping, transformation, and validation processes using

data migration toolsets

• Strong knowledge with Material, Customer, and Vendor Master Data objects and conversions
• Ability to conduct and facilitate workshops with business representatives, team members
• Knowledge of GxP and CSV
• Coaching/supporting teams
• SAP or 3 rd party data migration toolsets
• Project Management tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Solman..)
• Presentation, reporting , office apps
• English fluent (written/spoken). German is a plus
• Team player with excellent inter-personal skills to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Strong analytical thinking, result-oriented team player and ability to prioritize and organize work
• effectively
• Hands-on attitude and solution finder
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - with ability to communicate at any hierarchical level
• Ability to establish a solid network and work effectively across organizational boundaries

Nice to Have:

• Certifications in SAP modules or data migration tools

Interested in this opportunity? Kindly send us your CV today through the link in the advert. However, should you have any questions please contact Elaine Kanwar at +41 61 282 22 23