Program Data Lead (SAP)

Location: 100% Remote - Canada wide

Mandate Duration: 12 months - 35 hours per week

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Program Data Lead to oversee a complex SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA data migration program. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in data transformation, data migration execution, and pipeline orchestration. The successful candidate will leverage DataIku as the primary transformation platform, in addition to using SAP-native tools like LSMW, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

You will play a pivotal role in driving the strategy, governance, and execution of the data migration workstream, ensuring data quality, business alignment, and timely delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for a data migration expert who thrives in high-impact ERP transformation programs.

Objectives and Deliverables

• Lead the end-to-end data migration program from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.
• Ensure smooth and accurate execution of all migration phases, from mock loads to cutover.
• Drive alignment between business process teams, data owners, and technical teams regarding data quality, transformation, and validation.
• Oversee the development and implementation of transformation logic, data cleansing processes, and pipeline orchestration using DataIku.
• Act as the central point of communication for stakeholders and executive sponsors, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and escalations.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation, audit trails, and governance throughout the data migration lifecycle.
  
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and execute the data migration strategy and roadmap.
• Lead data migration activities in collaboration with process teams, solution architects, and data stewards.
• Configure and manage data transformation workflows and pipelines using DataIku, LSMW, SAP Data Services, and other tools.
• Implement data validation and reconciliation procedures to ensure high-quality and reliable data loads.
• Maintain oversight of Master Data Object (MDO) changes and their impact on business processes.
• Facilitate regular communication and reporting to project sponsors and steering committees.
• Support cutover planning, including defining Go/No-Go criteria and rollback strategies.
• Ensure robust documentation of mappings, transformation logic, business rules, test results, and exception handling.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications And Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale data migration programs, including at least 2 full-cycle SAP ECC to S/4HANA migrations.
• Proven expertise using DataIku for data transformation, pipeline management, and data enrichment.
• Strong knowledge of LSMW, SAP data structures (Material Master, Vendor/Customer, FI/CO, BOMs).
• Solid understanding of enterprise master data governance and data quality principles.
• Experience working in Agile environments within cross-functional ERP transformation programs.
• Bilingual proficiency (French 5/5 and functional English).
  
  
  

Assets

• PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification.
• Hands-on experience with DBT (Data Build Tool) and other modern data stack tools.
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology and Solution Manager.
• Exposure to data observability tools (e.g., Monte Carlo, Collibra).
• Awareness of compliance frameworks such as GDPR and SOX.
  
  
  

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