Senior Specialist - Architecture

Role Title

Data Technical Lead SAP S4HANA Data Migration

Role Type

ERP Transformation Programme Data Workstream

Role Purpose

The Data Technical Lead is responsible for the technical delivery of all data migration components within an SAP S4HANA programme This role ensures the successful design build testing and execution of SAP migration tools ETL processes interfaces validations and load automation

The Technical Lead works closely with the Data Lead SAP Functional Leads System Integrator SI Data Architects and Business SMEs to ensure that the data migration solution is technically sound scalable and aligned to SAP best practices

Key Responsibilities

1 Technical Design Architecture

• Own the technical architecture for data migration across S4HANA systems and source landscapes


• Define technical integration patterns using SAP BODS SAP Migration Cockpit LTMCLTMOM IDocs BAPIs OData APIs and Direct Transfer


• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture security policies and data governance standards


• Develop reusable mapping logic transformation frameworks and automation scripts

2 ETL Build Development Management

Lead the technical development of ETL jobs and load pipelines using

oSAP BODS Data Services

oLTMC LTMOM

oSAP S4 Direct Transfer

oSQL scripts

oPython PowerShell automation

Ensure that migration jobs are fully version controlled parameterised and performant

Oversee development of data validation reconciliation and audit reports

3 Technical Leadership Collaboration

Work hand in hand with the Data Migration Lead to ensure strategy is technically feasible

Collaborate with SAP functional leads to define transformation rules and load sequencing

Provide technical leadership to offshoreonshore ETL developers and SI teams

Troubleshoot data load failures mapping issues and interface gaps

4 Data Objects Load Execution

Oversee the technical preparation and loading of

oMaster Data Business Partner Material Asset VendorCustomer GL BOM Routing etc

oTransactional Data Open Items Inventory WIP Purchase Orders Sales Orders etc

Build and run automated validation scripts to compare load results vs source datasets

Optimise performance of migration runs handling largevolume datasets

5 Testing Mock Loads Cutover

Design and execute technical plans for

oUnit testing of ETL transformations

oSystem Integration Testing SIT

oUser Acceptance Testing UAT for data

oMock conversion cycles

oVolume and stress testing

Lead technical execution during cutover ensuring data loads run according to plan with minimal downtime

6 Risk Quality Compliance

Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Ensure all data migration components comply with

oSAP security authorisation standards

oData privacy requirements GDPR data masking

oInternal IT controls and audit frameworks

Maintain clear documentation for ETL processes and load execution

Key Deliverables

Technical Data Migration Design ETL Architecture Mapping Logic Load Framework

Data Object Technical Specifications

BODS Jobs LTMOM Projects and Transformation Scripts

Reconciliation Validation Reports

Mock Load Technical Execution Reports

Cutover Technical Runbooks

Post Go Live Stabilisation Support

Required Skills Experience

Technical Competencies

7-12 years as a Technical Data Migration LeadDeveloper ideally on multiple S4HANA programmes

Deep hands on experience with

oSAP BODS Data Services

oLTMC LTMOM Migration Cockpit

oSAP IDocBAPI interfaces

oSQL advanced

oPython PowerShell or similar scripting tools

Strong understanding of SAP data structures and integration layers

Functional Project Experience

Familiarity with SAP modules

oFICO MM SD PP PM QM Ariba SuccessFactors depending on scope

Experience working in Agile SAP Activate or hybrid delivery environments

Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage SIvendor development streams

Soft Skills

Strong technical problemsolving and rootcause analysis capability

Clear communication to both technical and non technical stakeholders

Ability to work in fastpaced environments with strict deadlines

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science Data Engineering Information Systems or similar

SAP certifications BODS S4HANA ABAP MDG preferred but not required

Cloud certifications Az