Readiness Lead, ERP Transformation (Remote)

Candidates must be willing to support EST hours.

Schedule: Full-time M-F 8am - 5pm some flexibility may be required due to work with project teams in global locations.

Interview Process: Two Rounds - First Round with Direct Manager Second Round Panel Video Interview.

Anticipated through EOY possibility of extension based on demand.

Travel: 2 times/year expected travel - once per quarter in Q3 & Q4 2026 expected. 1 week each time in Corning NY.

Additional travel may be dependent on project need/phase. Would receive advance notice.

Purpose of Position:
The Data Readiness Lead is an embedded member of ERP Transformation project teams responsible for ensuring that data migrated into SAP S/4HANA is accurate compliant and fit for business use at go live. This role facilitates Data Readiness activities within assigned projects partnering closely with project leadership and business data owners to reduce data risk prevent post go live disruption and provide measurable confidence in data quality. This is a contract project based role focused on execution and delivery of Data Readiness activities within assigned ERP Transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:
Drive data cleansing activities with business data owners
Measure track and report data quality throughout the project
Ensure enterprise data standards are applied during design and mapping
Track data defects issues and remediation actions across load cycles
Manage required data approvals sign offs and compliance artifacts
Partner with project leadership and data migration teams to assess readiness
Identify and escalate data risks that could impact go-live
Support the business by providing training transparency and confidence in data readiness
Provide recommendations to support continuous improvement of Data Readiness framework and artifacts

Travel/Work Hour Requirements:
Travel and work hours are project dependent and may vary based on project needs including occasional travel and meetings outside standard business hours.

Contract Role Characteristics:
Independent contractor role; no direct reports
Responsible for execution and delivery of defined Data Readiness activities
Operates with autonomy while aligning to project governance and standards
Does not have decision making authority over enterprise policy or standards
Provides transparency risk identification and recommendations to project leadership

Performance Metrics:
No data related audit findings associated with the project
No unexpected data issues or defects impacting business operations post go live
Minimal disruption to project execution due to data quality or readiness issues
Demonstrated reduction in data defects across successive data load cycles
Clear measurable visibility into data quality and readiness status throughout the project lifecycle

Required Education and Skills:
Bachelors Degree with technical discipline or equivalent experience
** 5-7 years experience in Quality IT or Data Migration **
Strong Communication and presentation skills ability to effectively communicate and influence outcomes across various cross-functional teams
Flexibility; ability to work in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities
Ability to apply judgment in ambiguous situations and prioritize based on business risk
Strong working knowledge of data cleansing validation and quality measurement practices
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical resources alike
Self-motivated High sense of urgency

Desired Education and Skills:
Experience operating independently within large complex transformation programs
** Advanced experience supporting data migration or data quality activities in SAP S/4 Hana and related Interfaces**
Ability to communicate to various levels of leadership and key stakeholders both written and verbal
Project management skills and experience successfully delivering projects
Highly organized and detail oriented