SAP BODS Data Migration Consultant

Job Title: Senior SAP BODS Data Migration Specialist S/4HANA (RISE 2023) Project Overview This role supports a full-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation for a manufacturing site transitioning from a legacy Navision ERP system. The position focuses on designing, developing, and executing high-quality data migration solutions using SAP BODS and S/4HANA Migration Cockpit (Staging Tables Framework). The specialist will lead ETL processes, ensure data integrity, and collaborate closely with business and IT teams throughout the migration lifecycle. ________________________________________ Role Responsibilities Data Migration Design & Development Design and implement end-to-end data migration solutions from Navision SQL Server databases to SAP S/4HANA Cloud (RISE 2023) using SAP BODS. Develop, optimize, and maintain BODS jobs, workflows, and dataflows for extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL). Work extensively with S/4HANA Data Migration Objects, including: Business Partners (Customers/Vendors) Materials, Products, Equipment Bills of Materials (BOMs) Hierarchies and Classifications Finance master data (Cost Center, Profit Center, etc.) All Transactional Data Objects SAP S/4HANA Migration Framework Utilize SAP Migration Cockpit and Staging Table framework for data loads, validation, and reconciliation. Perform data profiling, cleansing, validation, and harmonization to ensure accuracy and completeness. Collaboration, Mapping & Quality Assurance Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define source-to-target mappings, transformation logic, and validation rules. Participate in data migration strategy design, mock conversion cycles, unit testing, UAT, cutover, and go-live activities. Troubleshoot data migration issues independently and coordinate resolutions across functional and technical teams. Governance & Best Practices Ensure compliance with organizational data governance, performance standards, and security best practices. Maintain documentation for mappings, ETL design, migration processes, and defect resolution. ________________________________________ Required Skills & Experience (Each Must Be 5+ Years) Technical Expertise 5+ years of SAP BODS experience including ETL design, advanced transformations, and performance tuning. 5+ years of SAP S/4HANA data migration experience, preferably S/4HANA Cloud 2023 (RISE). 5+ years of hands-on work with SAP Migration Cockpit, including staging table framework, migration object templates, and reconciliation processes. 5+ years of experience with key S/4HANA migration objects, including Business Partners, Materials, BOMs, Hierarchies, Finance, and Transactional Data. 5+ years of SQL development experience, especially with Navision / MS SQL Server environments. Functional & Analytical Skills 5+ years of experience in data profiling, cleansing, harmonization, and validation of large datasets. 5+ years of experience resolving complex data issues, including debugging BODS jobs, staging tables, and SAP target structures. Soft Skills 5+ years of stakeholder management and communication experience, working with IT teams and business SMEs. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing industry data structures. Experience with multi-system migrations or large brownfield/greenfield implementations. Knowledge of SAP MDG (optional). Apply tot his job