Data Migration Lead – (SAP S/4HANA)

Job Description

Data Migration Lead – SAP S/4HANA

Location: Prague, Czech Republic (Global IT Hub)

Within Animal Health IT - Enterprise Process Management (EPM)​ PMO/Integration & Data Management we have the Data Migration Lead – (SAP S/4HANA) role

Role summary

• Lead the design and execution of selective data transfers(SDT) into SAP S/4HANA using SAP DMLT (Data Migration & Landscape Transformation) solutions. Responsible for data strategy, extraction/mapping/transformation, quality & reconciliation, and coordination with SAP technical teams, business data owners, and project managers to ensure timely, auditable, and business-accepted data cutover.

Core responsibilities

• Define the selective data transfer scope, approach, timeline, and cutover strategy in collaboration with program leads and business stakeholders.
• Oversee mass data extraction, cleansing, staging, and targeted imports using DMLT and related ETL tools.

Experience:

• Hands-on experience leading SAP S/4 selective data transfer initiatives using SAP DMLT or SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) / Migration Cockpit - required
• 5+ years overall SAP data migration experience, with at least 3–5 years specifically on S/4HANA migrations required
• Understanding of S/4 data model changes (universal journal, new master data structures, and document model differences) across Finance, Logistics, and relevant modules. required
• Ability to structure data, planning, milestones and day-to-day activities required
• Strong stakeholder management in a matrix, international environment (EU, APAC, NA) preferred
• Experience in regulated industries (Life Sciences / Pharma) preferred

S4 Capability Alignment

• Primary: S4 Data
• Secondary: S4 Deployment & Cutover, S4 Quality & Validation
• Influencing: S4 Solution Design, S4 Program Governance

Role Impact

• Ensures data readiness and integrity for S/4HANA go‑live
• Reduces operational-, compliance-, and regulatory risk
• Enables successful global adoption of the S4 platform

What we offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment

• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally

• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern

• Pension and health insurance contributions

• Internal reward system plus referral program

• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution

• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card

• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and other discount programs

• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone

• Parking in the garage for drivers or showers for bikers

• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

Required Skills:

Business Data Analytics, Business Information Systems, Business Intelligence (BI), Data Engineering, Data Management, Data Migrations, Data Modeling, Data Strategies, ETL Tools, Logistics, Logistics Management, Quality Management, SAP Data Migration, SAP Landscape, SAP Technical Support

Preferred Skills:

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Job Posting End Date:

05/30/2026

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