Data Migration Specialist-Manufacturing

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Data Migration Specialist-Manufacturing 

JOB PURPOSE:
the incumbent for this position can be located in Bangalore, Poland, Costa Rica and Gdansk.  Bayer Talent Acquisition is accepting applications for these locations under one global job posting which follows each country's individual employment laws.  As such, applicants should expect to experience differences in the application process which are unique from a single country posting
 

JOB PROFILE:
We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration and Mapping Coordinator to lead the data migration activities as part of CORE S/4 HANA Transformation project. This role will focus on ensuring accurate, efficient, and seamless data mapping, validation, cleansing, and coordinating with value stream leads / teams - while aligning with organizational and CORE program goals. The ideal candidate will have good experience with SAP MFG Processes, SAP ECC and S4HANA ,data structures ,data mapping , Cleansing and cross-functional team collaboration across different cultures

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data Mapping, Migration:

Support in executing entire scope of data within respective MFG value stream 
Co-ordinate and support data migration including Prepare > Map  > Enrich > Transform > Validate > Correct > Implement > Hypercare > Handover 
Plan & Execute data scoping and mapping workshops from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment with Value streams , business, and migration teams 
Supports verifying extraction criteria, clarity on data availability and ensuring that data migration as per data object complies with defined approach

Data Quality & Validation:

Drive data requirements and ensures that right set of data gets identified, gathered, and translated with right data quality and data integrity 
Establish data quality criteria and oversee data cleansing activities to ensure the migration of accurate and reliable data.
Co-ordinate the data Validation activities with Bayer and implementation partners  to ensure timely completion of data validation.
Perform sanity check in the target system based on configuration specification as part of  data migration activities

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with Business , Value streams , functional and technical teams to understand data requirements and business needs.
Tracks progress , pushes roadblocks. Provide regular updates to leadership on data mapping, challenges, and resolutions.
Documentation and Compliance:

Maintain detailed documentation of mapping rules which includes Data Migration Specification(DMS) , Field Mapping Document(FMD)  & XREF and Validation results.
Ensure compliance with organizational data governance policies and SAP standards.

Risk Management:

Identify potential data migration risks and develop mitigation strategies.

WHO YOU ARE:
•    Overall 8+ years of experience with minimum  4+ years of experience in SAP data migration projects, preferably with a focus on S/4HANA.
•    SAP Functional knowledge of  PP Module 
•    Familiarity with data migration tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Domain Expertise:
•    Comprehensive understanding of business processes across SAP MFG value stream.

Technical Expertise :
•    Proficiency in SAP ECC and S4HANA
•    Strong expertise in data mapping, validation, cleansing and transformation processes for Master and transaction data  as part of S4HANA transformations
•    Experienced in creating DMS and FMD documents 
•    In-depth knowledge of SAP data structures
•    Familiar with SQL and any data migration tools
•    Proven experience in managing or coordinating  SAP data migration projects, preferably with SAP S/4 HANA.
•    Proven experience in data mapping from SAP ECC to S/4 HANA
•    Excellent knowledge of relevant best practices and standards related to data migration
•    Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams , levels and cultures.
•    Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools

VACC BEHAVIOURS:

Visionary: I create the vision together with the team to deliver holistic impact 

Architect:
I enable flow of diverse resources and expertise to rotate people

Catalyst:
I foster collaboration and learning across teams

Coach:
I co-create in network to leverage expertise