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IO Associates

Contract SAP Data Migration Consultant needed - DV Clearable

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Aldermaston, United kingdom

Freelance

21-10-2025

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Skills

Leadership Risk Management SAP Defect Management

Job Specifications

Contract SAP Data Migration Lead needed (DV Cleared) - Hybrid
Location: Aldermaston (4 days onsite/1 day remote)
Clearance: Active DV Required (UK Nationals Only)
Duration/Start: 6 months initially (high likelihood of extension)/ASAPThe Role
We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration Lead to drive the data strategy and end-to-end migration workstream for a major greenfield SAP S/4HANA transformation. You'll oversee Legacy-to-SAP migration using SAP Data Services (BODS) and Migration Cockpit, owning the full migration life cycle, leading a development team, and working closely with functional and business stakeholders.
This role is hands-on from a leadership and solutioning perspective - ideal for someone who understands migration at a deep technical and strategic level, with the ability to mentor, guide, and get involved in design/development discussions where required.Key Responsibilities

Lead full data migration life cycle: strategy, planning, extraction, mapping, validation, load & reconciliation
Oversee migration from Legacy systems into SAP S/4HANA using Data Services & Migration Cockpit
Build, lead, and mentor a data migration development team
Own data migration project governance, timelines, risk management & defect resolution
Run data workshops and explain data concepts clearly across both technical & business audiences
Define and review technical migration documentation & data models
Analyse complex source datasets and advise on data cleansing & transformation requirements
Collaborate with functional SMEs & business data stewards to ensure clean, accurate data loads
Provide expert guidance and troubleshoot development challenges as an escalation pointWhat You'll Bring
? Proven experience as a Data Migration Lead on SAP S/4HANA greenfield programmes
? Deep knowledge of end-to-end SAP data migration life cycle & methodologies
? Hands-on experience with SAP Data Services (BODS) and Migration Cockpit
? Strong ability to lead, mentor, and guide a technical team (without needing to code full-time)
? Solid understanding of Legacy data structures, mapping, transformation & reconciliation
? Experience engaging with business stakeholders on data ownership, cleansing, and validation
? Confident workshop facilitator and clear communicator across all technical levels
? Strong documentation and defect management skills
? Active DV clearance - essential
? Ability to work onsite 4 days per week - non-negotiable

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full ... Know more