Data Migration Manager

Do you want to be a part of the world’s biggest jewelry manufacturer and utilize your expertise in data migration within the SAP ecosystem? Are you a forward-thinking SAP Data Migration expert who is passionate about staying at the forefront of technology? Do you possess an unwavering commitment to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data during complex transformations? If so, we have an excitisng opportunity for you! We are looking for a Data Migration Manager, specializing in SAP Solutions, to Manager, develop, and enhance our data migration capabilities within Pandora. You will be part of a growing business area and work in an international organization of can-do spirited, passionate, and performance-driven people. 

Pandora’s Transformational Journey

As part of our digital transformation, in 2023 we launched our business ERP transformation Program “Compass” which aims at simplifying our business, driving standardization, and setting strong foundations for our growth. 

We are a greenfield implementation leveraging the newest SAP technologies such as SAP S4 HANA on Private Cloud, cloud ALM, BTP as well as Kafka for integration capabilities. We have started building a strong internal team of SAP experts and are continuing to do so. Our scope is truly global, and we cover processes from manufacturing, distribution, retail, to procurement and finance.

Expect a global journey ahead where you will become the torchbearer of cutting-edge SAP practices, advocating for the latest advancements in S/4HANA and cloud programming.  Our S/4HANA platform will enable Pandora´s future business growth and customer excellence through automation and process simplification. We are gearing up for the Pilot go-live in October this year.

About the Data Management Team

You will join a multi-cultural team spread over 3 locations: Copenhagen, Warsaw, and Thailand. You will be part of a matrix organisation of 20 plus composed of Data Governance, Data Excellence, Data Architecture, Master Data Tooling and ERP Master Data professionals. You will have the responsibility to lead the Data Governance Area in Pandora where you will report to the Director Data Management and have the responsibility of managing your team.

Your role as a Data Migration Manager, SAP Solutions

As our Data Migration Manager for SAP Solutions, you will oversee the design, planning, and execution of data migration strategies. Your role is pivotal in ensuring smooth data migration into SAP S/4HANA, covering various platforms. You'll manage data migration activities, collaborate with our implementation partner, and bridge communication between the Data team and functional workstreams, promoting best practices and standardization throughout the process.
 
Your responsibilities include

• Lead the data migration strategy and plan, ensuring alignment with the overall program objectives. Provide best practice and training.
• With team conduct comprehensive data assessments to identify and categorize data for migration. Ensure profound data quality metrics.
• Implement and extend data cleansing processes, transformation, and enrichment processes to ensure migrated data meets quality standards.
• Secure and manage efficient extract and transform process through engagement with our legacy ERP teams
• Development of load programs via either custom ABAP program, native SAP migration tools or 3rd party applications as program maturity increases. With implementation partner.
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of data migration test cycles and cutover activities to validate the integrity of migrated data and ensure seamless migration.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with data migration activities.
• Monitor data migration performance, ensuring that SLAs and performance benchmarks are met or exceeded.
• Adapt agile mindset and way of working to make day-to-day work efficient and collaborative with stakeholders

What is needed to succeed

• 8+ years of experience in key roles for data migration projects, ideally in a large-scale cross-functional SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Profound knowledge of data migration methodologies, tools, and best practices.  
• Solid understanding of SAP S/4HANA platform and data structures and principles.
• Solid understanding of core business processes and workstreams such like OTC (Order-to-Cash), P2P (Procure-to-Pay), Pl2Pr (Plan-to-Produce) and R2R (Record to Report)
• Hands-on experience with migration tools such like Syniti or native SAP migrations like LTMC
• Experienced in preparing Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts and Test Summary Reports for Automated and manual testing. 
• Bring positive and proactive mindset with an intrinsic motivation. Demonstrate a true team-player that strives for the accomplishment of common goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Our Office in Warsaw 

You will be working out of our beautiful Regional Digital & Technology Polish HQ in Warsaw, rapidly growing environment of highly skilled and experienced colleagues. Which is a key initiative that goes along with Pandora’s experience & ambitions. 

You will also be able to take part in creating eco-friendly environment – that we are not only talking about – but implementing. The result is a professional and dynamic environment that is unique, enjoyable and inspirational  and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here.  

About Pandora
 
Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,500 points of sale, including more than 2,500 concept stores.
 
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED-certified facilities in Thailand. Pandora is committed to Managerership in sustainability and will purchase only recycled silver and gold for crafting its jewellery by 2025 and halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated sales of DKK 26.5 billion (EUR 3.6 billion) in 2022.
 
Pandora’s recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age.