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 a strategic transformation programme. This role is critical to ensuring the successful transition from legacy systems to an integrated SAP S/4HANA landscape. The Project Manager 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 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.
  • 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.

Work Location

Minimum 60% presence required on-site in Gent.

This role is a cornerstone of a digital transformation programme, 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.