SAP Functional Data Conversion Lead
About the role
Company Overview Alteris Consulting is a leading provider of strategic business and technology solutions. We partner with public and private sector organizations to drive transformation, modernize legacy environments, and improve operational efficiency. With deep industry expertise and a commitment to innovation, we deliver results that matter.
Role Summary Alteris Consulting is seeking a SAP Functional Data Conversion Lead to support end-to-end data migration activities for SAP transformation programs, including ECC to SAP S/4HANA implementations, carve-outs, and system conversions. This is a temporary contractor position requiring a seasoned SAP data conversion professional who can lead planning, coordination, and execution across complex functional and technical environments. The successful candidate will work closely with business, functional, technical, and project stakeholders to ensure data migration activities are delivered accurately, completely, and in alignment with program timelines and cutover requirements. Operating at the intersection of SAP functional expertise, data quality, and project execution, this role is responsible for defining the data conversion strategy, managing mock conversion cycles, coordinating data validation and reconciliation activities, and ensuring readiness for production migration.
Guiding Principles Strong ownership of end-to-end SAP data conversion strategy and execution Hands-on leadership across planning, mock cycles, validation, and reconciliation Focus on data accuracy, completeness, compliance, and business readiness Ability to work across functional, technical, and business stakeholder groups Emphasis on structured delivery, issue resolution, and cutover alignment
Key Responsibilities Data Conversion Strategy & Planning Define and own the overall data conversion strategy and approach Develop conversion plans aligned to overall SAP program timelines, deployment milestones, and cutover activities Identify and confirm data scope, data objects, and source systems across SAP functional areas Establish conversion governance, roles, responsibilities, and working processes across business and project teams
Mock Conversion Cycles Establish the process for mock data conversion cycles Coordinate with business, functional, and technical teams to execute mock cycles Track mock cycle readiness, execution progress, defects, and remediation activities Drive lessons learned from each cycle to improve conversion accuracy and efficiency
Data Scope & Functional Coordination Lead data conversion planning across SAP areas including: SAP IS-U Finance Controlling Supply Chain Management Human Resources Payroll Partner with functional leads and business SMEs to define data requirements, mapping rules, and validation expectations Coordinate across multiple source systems and business domains to ensure complete and accurate migration scope
Data Quality, Validation & Reconciliation Establish data quality standards, validation rules, and reconciliation processes Work with business teams to support data cleansing, enrichment, and readiness activities Define and manage data validation checkpoints before, during, and after conversion cycles Ensure migrated data meets agreed business, compliance, and operational requirements
Tooling & Execution Oversight Lead and support conversion activities using SAP data migration and conversion tools, including: SAP Migration Cockpit SAP DMLT SAP Information Hub / IHUB SAP BODS LSMW Coordinate with technical teams responsible for extraction, transformation, loading, defect resolution, and reporting Support issue triage and resolution across data mapping, load failures, reconciliation gaps, and functional validation defects
Stakeholder & Program Alignment Work closely with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, technical teams, data teams, and program leadership Communicate conversion status, risks, issues, dependencies, and decision points clearly and consistently Ensure data conversion activities are integrated with testing, deployment, and cutover planning Provide leadership and coordination across multiple teams to drive conversion readiness and successful execution
Success Measures Successful execution of data conversion strategy across SAP transformation phases Effective completion of mock conversion cycles with clear issue tracking and remediation High levels of data accuracy, completeness, and reconciliation confidence Strong alignment between data conversion activities, project timelines, and cutover plans Clear communication and coordination across functional, technical, and business stakeholders Successful support of production migration readiness and post-load validation activities
Qualifications 14+ years of SAP experience with multiple end-to-end implementations Strong experience leading SAP data migration on SAP S/4HANA programs Prior experience as a Data Conversion Lead or Senior Data Conversion Consultant Experience supporting SAP ECC to S/4HANA implementations, carve-outs, or system conversions Strong understanding of SAP functional data structures, business processes, and migration dependencies Utilities and SAP IS-U experience is strongly preferred
Technical & Functional Expertise Strong knowledge of SAP modules and functional areas, including: SAP IS-U FI CO SCM HR Payroll Hands-on experience with SAP data conversion tools, including: SAP Migration Cockpit SAP DMLT IHUB SAP BODS LSMW Proven capability in: Data migration strategy and planning Data object scoping and source system analysis Mock conversion cycle planning and execution Data quality, validation, and reconciliation Cutover alignment and production migration readiness Cross-functional issue management and stakeholder coordination
Leadership & Delivery Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong leadership and team coordination abilities Ability to work effectively with business, functional, technical, and project teams Highly organized with strong attention to data accuracy and delivery detail Comfortable operating in complex SAP transformation environments Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, and dependencies across conversion workstreams Hands-on, accountable, and outcome-focused
Why Alteris Consulting We Deliver High Impact Transformation Programs Work on critical SAP modernization initiatives that support enterprise transformation, operational efficiency, and long-term business value. A Culture of Ownership Leaders are empowered to take ownership, drive execution, and influence outcomes from day one. Breadth of SAP & Data Transformation Exposure Engage across SAP S/4HANA, data conversion, system modernization, carve-outs, and complex enterprise migration environments. Career Growth Access senior leadership, grow quickly, and contribute directly to successful client outcomes. Data Scope & Functional Coordination We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and an environment where high-performing professionals thrive.
About Alteris Consulting
As a partner of trust to many clients, we are unwavering in our commitment to empower change and transformation, enhancing productivity, and fostering adoption within this dynamic industry.
Established in 2008 in Toronto, Canada, Alteris has become an experienced hub of specialized knowledge and insights, delivering tangible value to clients by tackling the most pressing business challenges.
We’re not your typical consulting service. We differentiate ourselves from Large System Integrators by advocating for your interests, thoroughly validating their approach and requirements, which drive up your change requests. We bring practical lessons of execution through refrencable clients.
With Alteris, you’ll benefit from our unique offerings:
Organizational Change Management and Communication Red-to-Green Project Solutions Requirements Validation and Excellence Change Request Reduction Cyber Security Enterprise Adoption
At the heart of our identity is a collective of seasoned professionals who bring industry-specific expertise to the table with an intimate understanding of the unique intricacies of power and utility organizations. We skillfully navigate complexity, providing comprehensive Management Consulting and expert Outsourcing of Business and Technology to ensure clear progress on your transformation journey.
At Alteris, we not only embrace change – we empower it. Let’s be partners in progress.
#AlterisConsulting #StrategicPartnership #BusinessConsulting #TransformationalLeadership
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SAP Functional Data Conversion Lead
About the role
Company Overview Alteris Consulting is a leading provider of strategic business and technology solutions. We partner with public and private sector organizations to drive transformation, modernize legacy environments, and improve operational efficiency. With deep industry expertise and a commitment to innovation, we deliver results that matter.
Role Summary Alteris Consulting is seeking a SAP Functional Data Conversion Lead to support end-to-end data migration activities for SAP transformation programs, including ECC to SAP S/4HANA implementations, carve-outs, and system conversions. This is a temporary contractor position requiring a seasoned SAP data conversion professional who can lead planning, coordination, and execution across complex functional and technical environments. The successful candidate will work closely with business, functional, technical, and project stakeholders to ensure data migration activities are delivered accurately, completely, and in alignment with program timelines and cutover requirements. Operating at the intersection of SAP functional expertise, data quality, and project execution, this role is responsible for defining the data conversion strategy, managing mock conversion cycles, coordinating data validation and reconciliation activities, and ensuring readiness for production migration.
Guiding Principles Strong ownership of end-to-end SAP data conversion strategy and execution Hands-on leadership across planning, mock cycles, validation, and reconciliation Focus on data accuracy, completeness, compliance, and business readiness Ability to work across functional, technical, and business stakeholder groups Emphasis on structured delivery, issue resolution, and cutover alignment
Key Responsibilities Data Conversion Strategy & Planning Define and own the overall data conversion strategy and approach Develop conversion plans aligned to overall SAP program timelines, deployment milestones, and cutover activities Identify and confirm data scope, data objects, and source systems across SAP functional areas Establish conversion governance, roles, responsibilities, and working processes across business and project teams
Mock Conversion Cycles Establish the process for mock data conversion cycles Coordinate with business, functional, and technical teams to execute mock cycles Track mock cycle readiness, execution progress, defects, and remediation activities Drive lessons learned from each cycle to improve conversion accuracy and efficiency
Data Scope & Functional Coordination Lead data conversion planning across SAP areas including: SAP IS-U Finance Controlling Supply Chain Management Human Resources Payroll Partner with functional leads and business SMEs to define data requirements, mapping rules, and validation expectations Coordinate across multiple source systems and business domains to ensure complete and accurate migration scope
Data Quality, Validation & Reconciliation Establish data quality standards, validation rules, and reconciliation processes Work with business teams to support data cleansing, enrichment, and readiness activities Define and manage data validation checkpoints before, during, and after conversion cycles Ensure migrated data meets agreed business, compliance, and operational requirements
Tooling & Execution Oversight Lead and support conversion activities using SAP data migration and conversion tools, including: SAP Migration Cockpit SAP DMLT SAP Information Hub / IHUB SAP BODS LSMW Coordinate with technical teams responsible for extraction, transformation, loading, defect resolution, and reporting Support issue triage and resolution across data mapping, load failures, reconciliation gaps, and functional validation defects
Stakeholder & Program Alignment Work closely with business stakeholders, SAP functional teams, technical teams, data teams, and program leadership Communicate conversion status, risks, issues, dependencies, and decision points clearly and consistently Ensure data conversion activities are integrated with testing, deployment, and cutover planning Provide leadership and coordination across multiple teams to drive conversion readiness and successful execution
Success Measures Successful execution of data conversion strategy across SAP transformation phases Effective completion of mock conversion cycles with clear issue tracking and remediation High levels of data accuracy, completeness, and reconciliation confidence Strong alignment between data conversion activities, project timelines, and cutover plans Clear communication and coordination across functional, technical, and business stakeholders Successful support of production migration readiness and post-load validation activities
Qualifications 14+ years of SAP experience with multiple end-to-end implementations Strong experience leading SAP data migration on SAP S/4HANA programs Prior experience as a Data Conversion Lead or Senior Data Conversion Consultant Experience supporting SAP ECC to S/4HANA implementations, carve-outs, or system conversions Strong understanding of SAP functional data structures, business processes, and migration dependencies Utilities and SAP IS-U experience is strongly preferred
Technical & Functional Expertise Strong knowledge of SAP modules and functional areas, including: SAP IS-U FI CO SCM HR Payroll Hands-on experience with SAP data conversion tools, including: SAP Migration Cockpit SAP DMLT IHUB SAP BODS LSMW Proven capability in: Data migration strategy and planning Data object scoping and source system analysis Mock conversion cycle planning and execution Data quality, validation, and reconciliation Cutover alignment and production migration readiness Cross-functional issue management and stakeholder coordination
Leadership & Delivery Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong leadership and team coordination abilities Ability to work effectively with business, functional, technical, and project teams Highly organized with strong attention to data accuracy and delivery detail Comfortable operating in complex SAP transformation environments Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, and dependencies across conversion workstreams Hands-on, accountable, and outcome-focused
Why Alteris Consulting We Deliver High Impact Transformation Programs Work on critical SAP modernization initiatives that support enterprise transformation, operational efficiency, and long-term business value. A Culture of Ownership Leaders are empowered to take ownership, drive execution, and influence outcomes from day one. Breadth of SAP & Data Transformation Exposure Engage across SAP S/4HANA, data conversion, system modernization, carve-outs, and complex enterprise migration environments. Career Growth Access senior leadership, grow quickly, and contribute directly to successful client outcomes. Data Scope & Functional Coordination We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and an environment where high-performing professionals thrive.
About Alteris Consulting
As a partner of trust to many clients, we are unwavering in our commitment to empower change and transformation, enhancing productivity, and fostering adoption within this dynamic industry.
Established in 2008 in Toronto, Canada, Alteris has become an experienced hub of specialized knowledge and insights, delivering tangible value to clients by tackling the most pressing business challenges.
We’re not your typical consulting service. We differentiate ourselves from Large System Integrators by advocating for your interests, thoroughly validating their approach and requirements, which drive up your change requests. We bring practical lessons of execution through refrencable clients.
With Alteris, you’ll benefit from our unique offerings:
Organizational Change Management and Communication Red-to-Green Project Solutions Requirements Validation and Excellence Change Request Reduction Cyber Security Enterprise Adoption
At the heart of our identity is a collective of seasoned professionals who bring industry-specific expertise to the table with an intimate understanding of the unique intricacies of power and utility organizations. We skillfully navigate complexity, providing comprehensive Management Consulting and expert Outsourcing of Business and Technology to ensure clear progress on your transformation journey.
At Alteris, we not only embrace change – we empower it. Let’s be partners in progress.
#AlterisConsulting #StrategicPartnership #BusinessConsulting #TransformationalLeadership