cBEYONData + SMX is seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Data Conversion Lead to support a large-scale federal S/4HANA transformation. This role will lead end-to-end data conversion strategy and execution, ensuring accurate, auditable migration of legacy data into S/4HANA. The consultant will own planning, data quality, validation, and cutover activities to support testing and go-live readiness.
Responsibilities:
- Lead S/4HANA data conversion strategy and execution from mock conversions through final production cutover
- Define and manage the integrated data conversion plan aligned with testing cycles, deployment waves, and cutover milestones
- Partner with functional leads (FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, EWM, etc.) to ensure business ownership of data objects and rules
- Oversee data conversion tooling, including S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, ETL tools, and custom migration frameworks
- Define and govern data mappings, transformation logic, and business rules for master and transactional data
- Establish and enforce data quality standards for completeness, accuracy, and consistency
- Lead data validation and reconciliation to ensure converted data balances with legacy systems
- Coordinate business reviews and formal sign-offs of converted data sets
- Plan and execute data cutover activities, including mock cutovers, load sequencing, and go-live readiness
- Identify and mitigate data-related risks and dependencies impacting program timelines
- Maintain data conversion deliverables including plans, mappings, validation reports, and cutover runbooks
Required Skills & Experience:
- Active Secret level security clearance is required
- 10+ years of SAP experience with leadership responsibility for data conversion initiatives
- Proven experience leading at least one full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA data conversion
- Strong understanding of SAP data structures across Finance, Supply Chain, and Logistics
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit and ETL/integration tools
- Expertise in data mapping, transformation logic, and business rule definition
- Experience managing data quality, reconciliation, and audit-ready validation
- Proven leadership of ERP cutover planning and execution
- Strong stakeholder management, documentation, and governance skills
- Preferred Qualifications: Large - multi-entity S/4HANA deployments, SAP Activate methodology, Regulated or federal project experience & ECC to S/4HANA conversion background
Application Deadline: March 31, 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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