Contract - S4 Programme Data Lead | London, UK at Deloitte, London, £Competitive Rate

Contract - S4 Programme Data Lead

Job description

Job Title: S4 Programme Data Lead

Location: UK/ Hybrid

Duration: 6 Month

Contract Start Date: ASAP

IR35: Inside

Deloitte

Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.

Overview

Experienced Data Professional to lead the data team on a complex transformation that includes a broad scope SAP S/4 greenfield implementation alongside the implementation and migration of other solutions including Coupa, Teamcenter and Salesforce. As the lead of the Deloitte data team, you will play a crucial role in delivering this complex data migration as part of this programme. This position demands a balanced blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong project delivery capabilities. You will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end lifecycle for this programme, ensuring alignment with organisational data governance principles and objectives.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensuring successful project delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced, capable leader who is able to work with the Deloitte onshore and offshore teams, plus the client.

• Project Delivery & Leadership: Lead and manage the data migration teams on this data migration programme, ensuring successful delivery within quality and timeline.
• Solution Design: Contribute to the design of data migration plans - including timing, rehearsals and reconciliation. Ensuring alignment with business needs, best practices, and technical standards.
• Data Migration Expertise: Apply knowledge of data migration (including SAP S/4HANA data migration) strategies and methodologies.
• Technical Execution: Oversee and execute data cleansing, transformation, validation, and loading activities using various technical tools.
• Tool Proficiency: Utilise and provide expertise in data migration tools (for example, SAP BODS, SAP Information Steward, and the SAP Data Migration Cockpit).
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand and analyse requirements related to data conversion, data cleanse and reconciliation.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and implement comprehensive testing and reconciliation strategies for data migration.
• Innovation: Explore and apply knowledge of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can enhance data cleansing, validation, and overall data quality processes within programme migrations.
• Knowledge Transfer: Provide training and knowledge transfer to client teams on data migration processes, best practices, and maintenance procedures
Skill Requirements - Essentials

To be successful in this role, it is essential to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proven hands-on experience in delivering multiple SAP S/4HANA data migration projects.
• Demonstrable experience across greenfield S/4HANA data migration scenarios.
• Proficiency in other data migration tools such as SAP BODS, SAP Information Steward, and hyperscaler tools.
• Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA data objects, specifically Material, Customer, Vendor, Financials data domains, Manufacturing & EAM master data objects.
• Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, data governance principles, and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in data migration strategies and methodologies, including data cleansing, transformation, and validation.
• Knowledge of how AI and Machine Learning can assist with data cleanse and validation processes.
• Ability to analyse complex business requirements and propose fit-to-standard solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both business stakeholders and technical teams.
IR35

As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies ('PSCs'). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved 'Employment Company' (aka 'umbrella company.')