Project Manager - Data & Migration
Role Overview
The Project Manager for Data & Migration will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all data migration activities within the PALoMa+ programme. This role is critical to ensuring the successful transition from legacy systems to the integrated SAP S/4HANA landscape, supporting our strategic transformation objectives. The PM will operate on the programme’s critical path, managing strict timelines, dependencies, and governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Planning & Governance
* Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines for all data migration workstreams.
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Ensure compliance with PALoMa+ governance and reporting standards.
* Data Migration Execution
* Oversee end-to-end migration activities across multiple cycles (planning, extraction, transformation, loading, validation).
* Coordinate with technical teams on ETL processes, SAP S/4 upload mechanisms, and data quality assurance.
* Manage dependencies between functional and technical streams, ensuring readiness for each go-live phase.
* Stakeholder Management
* Act as the primary point of contact for data migration topics within PALoMa+.
* Facilitate workshops with business and technical stakeholders to validate data scope and requirements.
* Communicate progress, risks, and issues to programme leadership and impacted business units.
* Risk & Quality Management
* Identify and mitigate risks related to data integrity, migration timelines, and system readiness.
* Ensure robust testing and validation processes are in place for migrated data.
* Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned across migration cycles.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience managing data migration projects in large-scale ERP implementations (preferably SAP S/4HANA).
* Strong knowledge of data governance, ETL tools, and migration methodologies.
* Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and resource coordination.
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
* Familiarity with cloud technologies, hybrid environments, and integration frameworks.
* Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are highly desirable.
Key Competencies
* Leadership and decision-making under pressure.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement.
* Attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
Why This Role Matters
The PALoMa+ programme is a cornerstone of our digital transformation, replacing fragmented legacy systems with a unified SAP-based solution. Data migration is a critical enabler of this transformation, requiring precision, governance, and collaboration across multiple business domains.