SAP DTS Program Director

Data Transformation Services |S/4HANA

Location: United States | Permanent W2 | Travel up to 100%

A global IT services and consulting firm is seeking an accomplished SAP DTS Program Director to lead Data Transformation Services for large-scale S/4HANA enterprise modernization programs. The successful candidate will own the end-to-end data migration lifecycle — from strategy and scoping through cutover and hypercare — across Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield transformations for Fortune 500 clients.

Must-Have Technical / Functional Skills

Proven leadership of SAP Data Transformation Services (DTS) programs across the full data migration lifecycle: scoping, profiling, design, build, mock loads, cutover, and hypercare.
Deep expertise in S/4HANA data migration approaches across Greenfield, Brownfield, and Bluefield (Selective Data Transition) scenarios.
Hands-on command of SAP data migration toolsets, including SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP Data Services (BODS), SAP Information Steward, SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), and partner platforms such as Syniti ADMM.
Strong working knowledge of data quality, master data harmonization, and enterprise data governance frameworks for SAP transformations.
Demonstrated ability to integrate DTS workstreams into broader S/4HANA program governance, cutover planning, and risk management.

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Data Transformation Services delivery for complex S/4HANA programs, accountable for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
Drive presales pursuit support — solution shaping, effort estimation, and commercial constructs for DTS scope within enterprise S/4HANA opportunities.
Define data migration strategy, methodology, and tooling for each engagement; oversee data conversion roadmaps aligned with overall transformation milestones.
Govern data quality, profiling, validation, and reconciliation activities across multiple legacy source systems.
Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, and other functional workstream leads to align master and transactional data scope to business process design.
Lead distributed onshore and offshore delivery teams; coach senior data architects and migration leads.
Engage directly with client CIO, CDO, program sponsors, and executive steering committees on cutover readiness, risk, and value realization.
Establish and enforce best practices, accelerators, and reusable assets across the DTS portfolio.

Qualifications

Minimum 20 years of SAP consulting experience, including significant time in data migration and transformation services.
Proven track record of leading at least three to five end-to-end S/4HANA data migration programs for global enterprises.
At least 6 years in proposal development, business case creation, and large-scale program shaping.
Demonstrated experience managing programs with 20+ resources across onshore and offshore delivery models.
Strong command of S/4HANA data architecture, integration patterns, and clean-core principles.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Willingness to travel up to 100% based on client needs.

Employee Benefits

Discretionary annual incentive.
Comprehensive medical coverage: medical and health, dental and vision, disability planning and insurance, pet insurance plans.
Family support: maternal and parental leaves.
Insurance options: auto and home insurance, identity theft protection.
Convenience and professional growth: commuter benefits, certification and training reimbursement.
Time off: vacation, time off, sick leave, and holidays.
Legal and financial assistance: legal assistance, 401(k) plan, performance bonus, college fund, student loan refinancing.

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