Title SAP Data Migration Consultant
Syntax México
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

Syntax is a leading Managed Cloud Provider for Mission Critical Enterprise Applications and has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes since 1972. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage ERP deployments (Oracle, SAP) in a secure and resilient private, public or hybrid cloud. With strong technical and functional consulting services, and world-class monitoring and automation, Syntax serves some of North America’s largest corporations across a diverse range of industries. Syntax has offices worldwide, and partners with Oracle, SAP, AWS, Microsoft, IBM and other global technology leaders.
What is a Data Migration Consultant?
A Data Migration Consultant plays a crucial role in facilitating the seamless transition of data from one system to another. They are responsible for creating and executing scripts for data transformation and validation, conducting load simulations and migrations, and ensuring that all technical issues are resolved promptly. This role involves working closely with other consultants, developers, functional teams, and clients to understand requirements, develop scripts that map source data to target data, validate data integrity, and utilize tools like the Migration Cockpit for efficient data transfer. The Data Migration Consultant also helps resolve issues during migration and provides support to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
Your Tasks
Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.
What is a Data Migration Consultant?
A Data Migration Consultant plays a crucial role in facilitating the seamless transition of data from one system to another. They are responsible for creating and executing scripts for data transformation and validation, conducting load simulations and migrations, and ensuring that all technical issues are resolved promptly. This role involves working closely with other consultants, developers, functional teams, and clients to understand requirements, develop scripts that map source data to target data, validate data integrity, and utilize tools like the Migration Cockpit for efficient data transfer. The Data Migration Consultant also helps resolve issues during migration and provides support to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
Your Tasks
- Create and execute scripts for data transformation and validation that map source data to target data.
- Conduct load simulations and migrations to ensure data accuracy and security.
- Collaborate with other consultants, developers, the functional team, and the client to address and adjust any issues or discrepancies.
- Document all data migration activities thoroughly and ensure alignment with project requirements and timelines.
- Participate in regular status meetings with project stakeholders to report on progress, issues, and resolutions.
- Identify potential project blockers and support the implementation of solutions to mitigate risks.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in STEM, Business, or a related field (Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is a plus)
- Strong proficiency in SQL
- At least 3 years of experience with SAP Migration Cockpit and LSMW
- Optional: Experience with SAP Data Services, SAP Datasphere
- Strong team collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with others
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
- A person of integrity
- Genuine
- Creative with innovative ideas
- Analytical person and very detail oriented
- Solution-oriented
Become a part of our success story and work in a company with exciting innovation projects that are causing a stir across the industry. We recently launched one of the world's most advanced manufacturing facilities based on SAP S/4HANA Cloud and SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud for Execution - for Smart Press Shop, a pioneering joint venture between Porsche and forming specialist Schuler.
- Competitive, above-average compensation
- Global tourist: With us, you can also work from abroad from time to time
- Flexible working time models, home office
- Attractive benefits, e.g. company pension scheme or various health offers
- A modern environment in which the "you" is part of it
- Open feedback culture, flat hierarchies and a motivated team
- Individual career planning with continuous training and coaching on the job
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