Lead of Data Transformation and Migration (for Enterprise Process Platforms and TAKAMI)

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Job Description

Takeda is embarking on a multi-year transformation program where migrating the current SAP platform to S/4HANA will serve as a foundational enabler. This role will be instrumental in maximizing success and benefits. The purpose of the role is as follows.

Reporting directly to the Takami Transformation Office Lead this role provides strategic leadership and direction for Takedas enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA data transformation and migration journey. As a critical driver of Takedas multi-year transformation this role is accountable for architecting and executing a robust roadmap for the migration of complex business data from SAP ECC and legacy applications to the future-ready S/4HANA platform.

The role serves as the chief architect and advocate for data excellence throughout the migration journeyensuring all data transformation and transfer activities are conducted with uncompromising quality timeliness and full compliance to Takedas standards and regulatory requirements.

A pivotal aspect of this role is aligning and influencing cross-functional stakeholdersincluding global and local Data Stewards Data Owners ERP Delivery Global Process Owners and Business Transformation leaderstowards a unified vision for data readiness de-risking data transformation and migration milestones and maximizing organizational value and business outcomes.

Accountabilities:

Shape and Communicate the Data Migration Strategy
Set the vision roadmap and governance model for data transformation and migration ensuring alignment with Takedas strategic transformation objectives.

Architect End-to-End Data Migration
Design and oversee the execution of comprehensive migration plans ensuring data integrity quality security and long-term sustainability across all business areas.

Lead Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment
Forge strong partnerships influence and coordinate global/local Data Stewards Data Owners ERP Delivery GPOs and Business Transformation leaders towards a unified approach.

Ensure Data Excellence and Compliance
Safeguard the highest standards of data quality accuracy and completeness while rigorously ensuring compliance with Takedas policies global regulations and industry best practices.

Drive Risk Management and Issue Resolution
Proactively identify assess and mitigate risks associated with data transformation and migration serving as the senior escalation point for critical issues.

Enable Data Readiness for Business Transformation
Ensure data is fit for operational analytical and regulatory needssupporting successful business transition S/4HANA enablement and ongoing process optimization.

Monitor and Report Program Progress
Establish performance metrics track migration activities and communicate progress milestones and impact to executive leadership and relevant governance bodies.

Skills:

• Experience in enterprise global migration of data in SAP and in leading enterprise data migrations in leadership positions for minimum 8 years.
• Expertise in Data transformation and migration Frameworks Methodologies and Tools including Business Process Integration and Enterprise Data Mapping in SAP
• In-depth knowledge of data quality management principles master/reference data concepts metadata management data lineage and data security.
• Understanding and demonstrable experience with data migration best practices including ETL data profiling cleansing enrichment reconciliation and validation within highly regulated enterprise-scale environments.
• Leadership in identifying data dependencies integration points and their impact on migration strategies supporting seamless business transformation and sustainability.
• Proficiency with SAP and/or non-SAP data migration and management tools (such as SAP Data Services Migration Cockpit Information Steward LSMW and leading ETL solutions).
• Ability to form strong working relationships across a matrix environment
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align initiatives with organizational goals develop program strategies and prioritize work based on value delivery
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to identify and engage with project stakeholders manage their expectations and communicate effectively to ensure project success.
• Excellent communication listening and influencing skills; ability to listen anticipate needs and influence solutions
• Bachelor degree
• Experience in consulting is a plus
• Travel for 40% of the time

Desired

Pharmaceutical industry experience

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