[Hiring] Data Migration Lead ERP Transformation @Brenntag

Role Description

The Data Migration Lead is responsible for driving the end-to-end data migration cross-functional workstream for Brenntag’s global ERP transformation. This role ensures that all master and transactional data is accurately extracted, cleansed, transformed, validated and migrated from (non-SAP and SAP) legacy systems into the new global S/4 HANA based ERP environment.

• Lead a cross-functional team of business data owners, data analysts, system integrators and functional consultants.
• Coordinate across business domains (Commercial, Supply Chain and Finance) to validate data requirements and mapping rules.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the data migration workstream.
• Further develop and maintain the program’s data migration strategy, roadmap and standards incl. Tool Chain.
• Define data objects, migration scope, dependencies, sequencing and cutover requirements.
• Establish governance models, quality criteria, KPIs and readiness checkpoints.
• Oversee extraction, profiling, cleansing, enrichment, mapping, transformation and loading activities.
• Guide the creation of data mapping documents, migration templates and validation rules.
• Ensure data readiness across (non-SAP and SAP) legacy systems and align with functional design decisions.
• Manage defect resolution for mock loads and cutover cycles.
• Work with ETL and data migration tools (e.g. SAP Data Services).
• Implement automated and manual data validation processes.
• Monitor data quality, identify data issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security and regulatory requirements (GDPR, SOX, audit controls).
• Lead data migration activities during mock conversions, rehearsals, and production cutover.
• Manage load sequencing, dependencies, error handling, and reconciliation.
• Support post-go-live stabilization and hypercare data issue resolution.
• Communicate progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to program leadership.
• Prepare executive-level dashboards and updates.
• Maintain strong working relationships with business stakeholders, system integrators and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Data Management or other-related industry experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in data migration for ERP projects.
• Proven experience leading the data migration in at least one full-cycle ERP transformation.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of data migration methods, ETL processes, and validation techniques.
• Understanding of master data, transactional data, and integration between ERP modules.
• Hands-on experience with data profiling, cleansing, and transformation tools.
• Proficiency with SQL and data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage diverse teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and quality.

Benefits

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company.
• Our personalized onboarding program guarantees that you will be off to a quick start.
• Dynamic multicultural work environment.
• Mobile working option: your professional and private life can be combined even better.
• A competitive remuneration package awaits you.