Contract SAP Data Migration Consultant needed - DV Cleared

Contract SAP Data Migration Lead needed (DV Cleared) - Hybrid

Location: Aldermaston (4 days onsite/1 day remote)
Clearance: Active DV Required (UK Nationals Only)
Duration/Start: 6 months initially (high likelihood of extension)/ASAP

We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Lead to drive the data strategy and end-to-end migration workstream for a major greenfield SAP S/4HANA transformation. You'll oversee Legacy-to-SAP migration using SAP Data Services (BODS) and Migration Cockpit, owning the full migration life cycle, leading a development team, and working closely with functional and business stakeholders.

This role is hands-on from a leadership and solutioning perspective - ideal for someone who understands migration at a deep technical and strategic level, with the ability to mentor, guide, and get involved in design/development discussions where required.

• Lead full data migration life cycle: strategy, planning, extraction, mapping, validation, load & reconciliation

• Oversee migration from Legacy systems into SAP S/4HANA using Data Services & Migration Cockpit

• Build, lead, and mentor a data migration development team

• Own data migration project governance, timelines, risk management & defect resolution

• Run data workshops and explain data concepts clearly across both technical & business audiences

• Define and review technical migration documentation & data models

• Analyse complex source datasets and advise on data cleansing & transformation requirements

• Collaborate with functional SMEs & business data stewards to ensure clean, accurate data loads

• Provide expert guidance and troubleshoot development challenges as an escalation point

? Proven experience as a Data Migration Lead on SAP S/4HANA greenfield programmes
? Deep knowledge of end-to-end SAP data migration life cycle & methodologies
? Hands-on experience with SAP Data Services (BODS) and Migration Cockpit
? Strong ability to lead, mentor, and guide a technical team (without needing to code full-time)
? Solid understanding of Legacy data structures, mapping, transformation & reconciliation
? Experience engaging with business stakeholders on data ownership, cleansing, and validation
? Confident workshop facilitator and clear communicator across all technical levels
? Strong documentation and defect management skills
? Active DV clearance - essential
? Ability to work onsite 4 days per week - non-negotiable