SAP Data Migration Consultant
Location: Melbourne
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Consultant to lead the end-to-end data migration workstream for a large-scale SAP implementation. This role will play a critical part in ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely data migration from multiple legacy systems into SAP, supporting a smooth transition through testing, cutover, and go-live.
You will work closely with business stakeholders, functional consultants, and technical teams to define migration strategy, manage mock loads, and drive strong data ownership across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end SAP data migration workstream, from strategy through to cutover and go-live
Define and maintain the Data Migration Strategy, Plan, and Approach, including scope, risks, quality standards, and governance
Analyse, map, and validate data from multiple legacy systems into SAP target structures
Coordinate data extraction, transformation, cleansing, and enrichment activities with business SMEs and technical teams
Define and enforce data quality rules, validation checks, reconciliation processes, and acceptance criteria
Facilitate data migration workshops to capture business rules, source-to-target mappings, and data ownership
Drive accountability across business data owners to ensure timely decisions and inputs
Manage mock loads and test cycles, including defect management, reconciliation, and readiness reporting
Support cutover planning and execution, ensuring data readiness and load sequencing
Provide clear status reporting on data migration progress, risks, and issues
Collaborate closely with functional, technical, integration, and testing teams to align migration with solution milestones
Promote lessons learned and continuous improvement to reduce rework and strengthen long-term data ownership
Experience
8-10+ years' experience leading data migration workstreams on large ERP or SAP programs
Proven experience in SAP implementations, ideally greenfield or site-based deployments
Tertiary qualification in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Mandatory Skills & Knowledge
Strong experience working with multiple legacy systems and disparate data sources
Hands-on experience executing mock loads, data validation, reconciliation, and cutover activities
Solid understanding of SAP data structures, including master and transactional data (MM, SD, EWM, FI, etc.)
Expertise in source-to-target mapping, data modelling, and migration approaches
Experience with SAP migration tools and techniques (e.g. Migration Cockpit, ETL, BAPIs, IDocs)
Strong understanding of data quality, governance, and controls
Proven ability to identify and mitigate data migration risks
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and requirements-gathering capability
Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced project environments
Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills
High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Desirable
Experience supporting cutover orchestration on large SAP programs
Ability to coach and uplift business data SMEs
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
Background in data governance, MDM, or data stewardship
Prior experience in regulated or pharmaceutical environments
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a major SAP transformation, where data quality and readiness are critical to success. You'll have ownership, visibility, and the chance to influence how data is managed long after go-live.
To apply please get in contact with Scott in our Melbourne office on or email
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Analyst, Information Technology, and Consulting
Industries
IT System Data Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, and IT System Operations and Maintenance