Data Migration Lead (SAP SuccessFactors Implementation)

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Data Migration
SAP
SuccessFactors
Strategy
Planning

Job Details

Data Migration Lead (Strategic Leadership Role)

Contract | 6+ Months | Primarily Remote

We are seeking an experienced Data Migration Lead to provide strategic direction, governance, and oversight for a major HCM data migration initiative involving transitions from legacy on-premise systems into SuccessFactors EC and ECP.

This position requires a true migration strategist not an ETL developer or technical data loader. The ideal consultant will bring a structured, proven methodology and guide the client through the remaining planning, design, readiness, and execution oversight activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and own the end-to-end data migration strategy across multiple HCM workstreams.
  • Lead the organization through structured planning, design, quality, and readiness phases.
  • Provide leadership and course correction following challenges encountered in an earlier migration attempt.
  • Advise on migration tools, approaches, and governance frameworks.
  • Establish a strategy and methodology that internal teams and SAP functional resources will execute.
  • Partner effectively with internal stakeholders and system integrators while maintaining diplomacy and program cohesion.

Tools & Technology Context:

  • The client currently owns an enterprise migration platform (e.g., Syniti) and is assessing whether it can be implemented rapidly and cost-effectively at this stage.
  • Experience with Syniti or similar platforms is highly advantageous, but not required.
  • Consultant will advise on whether the existing tool is viable or whether a simplified interim approach is appropriate.
  • Introduction of new tools at this stage is out of scope.

Data Scope & Program Status:

  • Migration includes data movement from an on-premise HCM system into SuccessFactors EC/ECP, with an additional workstream migrating data from another cloud platform into SuccessFactors.
  • Strategy recently shifted from multi-year historical migration to a more targeted scope of top-of-stack plus active and terminated employees.
  • Workshops are in progress, with several complete and additional sessions scheduled over the coming weeks.
  • The selected consultant will join immediately to help steer strategy, accelerate planning, and drive alignment across teams.

Profile & Leadership Qualities:

  • Extensive experience leading large-scale data migration initiatives, preferably in SAP HCM or SuccessFactors environments.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, navigate partner dynamics, and diplomatically redirect responsibilities where needed.
  • Ability to bring structure, clarity, and proven methodologies to complex, high-visibility transformation programs.
  • Comfortable guiding cross-functional teams while remaining hands-off on execution.

Engagement Details:

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 6+ months
  • Travel: Minimal; occasional visits for key milestone activities may be required.

If you are a senior data migration strategist capable of leading at a program level and establishing a best-practice migration framework, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

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