cBEYONData + SMX is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Data Migration Consultant to support a large scale transformation from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA for a DoD client. This role focuses on leading end to end data migration strategy, execution, and governance across multiple functional areas. You will play a key role in defining migration approaches, participating in Business Process Re engineering (BPR) discussions, assessing legacy data structures in ECC, and ensuring a seamless transition into a consolidated S/4HANA environment. If you enjoy leading complex data initiatives and want to contribute to a high performing modernization team, this role is for you.
Responsibilities:
- Work on the data migration workstream across multiple SAP functional areas, ensuring all data objects are extracted, transformed, validated, and loaded accurately into SAP S/4HANA.
- Partner with functional SMEs to define migration rules, mapping logic, cleansing strategies, and data validation requirements.
- Develop detailed, technically sound migration plans including ETL processes, conversion timelines, quality gates, and cutover activities.
- Coordinate with the Scrum Master to align all migration tasks with agile sprint objectives and delivery milestones.
- Serve as the SME for data migration related decisions, including identifying cross module data dependencies and resolving data related issues.
- Execute hands on data transformation and validation tasks using SAP S/4HANA migration tools (e.g., Migration Cockpit, BAPIs, IDocs, LSMW for ECC).
- Participate in BPR workshops to analyze existing ECC data structures and requirements for the target S/4HANA data model.
- Research and recommend best practices for data migration into S/4HANA, including data quality, cleansing, and governance frameworks.
- Demonstrate migrated data and conversion outcomes to stakeholders, offering recommendations for aligning data structures with future-state processes.
- Work closely with technical teams to manage development objects (interfaces, conversion programs, staging environments) and support the path to production.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Active Secret clearance required.
- Hands on lead experience in SAP data migration for both ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA environments.
- Minimum 2 full lifecycle SAP ECC 6.0 implementations, serving as data migration or configuration lead across multiple modules.
- Minimum 2 full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA implementation with primary responsibility for data migration strategy and execution.
- Prior experience supporting Federal Government SAP programs, with knowledge of compliance, auditability, and DoD data standards.
- Minimum 10 years of SAP functional + configuration experience, including strong familiarity with core modules such as FI, FM, CO, SD, PP, EWM, TM, and PS.
- Advanced proficiency with SAP migration tools (SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP DMT, IDocs, BAPIs, custom conversion programs).
- Expert understanding of master data, transactional data flows, and cross module data dependencies.
- Strong knowledge of SAP business processes (B2R, P2P, P2S, O2C) and how they influence data structures and migration logic.
- Experience leading data focused requirements workshops, mapping sessions, and validation cycles with stakeholders and functional POCs.
- Proven ability to solve complex data issues through deep analysis, root cause evaluation, and creative solution design.
- Experience working in Agile teams and contributing effectively in distributed/remote environments.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills, with the ability to explain technical data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and maintain a strong sense of ownership and mission.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience working or leading in a team utilizing Agile Software Methodology
- Working knowledge of SAP Best Practices (BPPs)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
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At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
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