SAP SuccessFactors Data Migration Specialist

Plano, Texas - W2 hourly

NTT DATA's Client is seeking an SAP Success Factors Data Migration Specialist to lead the design and delivery the end-to-end data conversion strategy from legacy HR systems (e.g., SAP ERP HCM, Workday, People Soft, ADP, or legacy databases) into SAP Success Factors. This role drives data extraction, mapping, transformation, data cleansing, enrichment, loading, and post-load validation across multiple migration waves (SIT, UAT, Mock Loads, and Cutover Go-Live).

The specialist collaborates closely with HR Business Process Leads, Technical Developers, Functional Consultants, and System Integrators to guarantee 100% data integrity and regulatory compliance.

• Define the end-to-end data conversion strategy, extraction rules, mapping specs, and cutover plan from Workday to Success Factors.
• Extract historical and active worker data from Workday using Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Report-as-a-Service (RaaS), or WQL (Workday Query Language).
• Establish data architecture standards, data security protocols, and compliance controls for candidate and employee records.
• Define data cleansing rules, validation scripts, and acceptance criteria in partnership with HR Data Owners.
• Execute data extraction, transformation logic, complex field-mapping, and data loading across SFSF core modules
• Establish automated pre-load validation scripts to catch structural breaks, missing parent records, picklist mismatch errors, and orphan records before loading into SF.
• Conduct post-load data reconciliation between Workday source reports and Success Factors system reports to guarantee 100% headcount and transactional balance.
• Partner with HR Data Governance teams to identify legacy data quality gaps in Workday and drive pre-migration data cleanup campaigns.
• Coordinate defect resolution with technical and functional teams during testing phases.
• Lead data migration across all test cycles:
  Mock 1, Mock 2, SIT, UAT, and Final Cutover (Go-Live).
• Manage cutover timing, delta/catch-up data extraction strategies during system blackout periods, and freeze windows.
• Provide data quality dashboards and defect metrics to IT Leadership and HR Steering Committees.

• 5+ years of hands‑on data migration experience, with explicit experience converting data from Workday HCM to SAP Success Factors.
• At least 2 full lifecycle Workday-to-Success Factors migration project completed.
• Solid understanding of core global HR data structures across both platforms (Employee Central, Global Assignments, Concurrent Jobs).

• Success Factors Tools:
  Expert knowledge of Success Factors Data Import Tools, MDF object structures, Picklists, Sequence / Foundation Object dependencies, and Rule Engines.
• ETL & Data Tools:
  Proficiency in SQL, MS Excel (VBA/Advanced formulas), SAP BODS (Data Services), Python/R, or Alteryx.
• Hybrid Integration:
  Familiarity with SAP Info porter, Business Integration Builder (BIB), CPI, or SAP Data Intelligence (if applicable).
• Workday Tools:
  Proficient in Workday Custom Reports, RaaS exports, EIB, and WQL data extractions.

• Strong analytical, data profiling, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to translate technical data specifications to non-technical HR business leaders.
• High attention to detail and risk management mindset under strict cutover timelines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Executive‑level presentation capabilities.

#LI‑North America

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.

-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is [120 - 130$ W2 hourly range]. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of…