Ice Cream Global SAP Data Migration Lead

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Ice Cream Global SAP Data Migration Lead

Location: The Netherlands (Amsterdam), UKI (100 VE), India (Bangalore), Turkey (Umraniye)

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.    

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.    

We want our business to flourish, and we know that our success depends on others flourishing around us. That's why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and why sustainable, long-term growth is at the heart of our business model.   

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

 Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win. 

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure.  

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.  

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of our growth strategy, we are looking for a seasoned SAP S4/HANA Data Migration Lead, to spearhead end-to-end data migration within our global ERP transformation program. In this critical role, you will design and execute the data migration strategy, ensuring high-quality data, supporting business continuity and operational efficiency. Acting as the primary liaison between business and technical teams, the lead oversees all migration activities, including data profiling, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation, while ensuring alignment with global standards and internal controls. The role is critical in mitigating risks, driving data readiness, and enabling a successful system go-live.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and implement a comprehensive data migration strategy, methodology, and roadmap for SAP and non-SAP systems.

• Ensure alignment of migration plans with overall ERP transformation goals and business requirements.

• Design and execute data profiling, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation processes to ensure data quality and integrity.

• Define scope, approach, and governance for data migration, including data retirement and archiving strategies.

• Own data migration artefacts like Data Object Scope (DOS), Key Data Elements (KDE), Conversion Definition Documents (CDD), etc.

• Act as the primary point of contact for all data migration-related activities, engaging with business, technical, and leadership stakeholders.

• Conduct workshops and training sessions on migration requirements, validation processes, and lessons learned.

• Address deviations from the global data model and ensure compliance with internal controls.

• Lead multiple data migration test cycles (mock loads, validations, cutover rehearsals) to ensure system readiness before go-live.

• Collaborate with business and IT teams to ensure data migration landscapes, tools, and infrastructure are prepared.

• Design and implement data migration test scripts and validation frameworks.

• Oversee incident and defect management throughout test cycles and hypercare.

• Manage and mentor a team of internal and external data migration specialists.

• Develop and track KPIs for data migration, reporting status updates, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Proactively address risks related to data cleansing, transformation, and migration execution.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of migration plans, risks, mitigations, and lessons learned.

• Provide regular reporting and status updates to stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress, milestones, and any potential issues or challenges. Foster open communication channels to facilitate transparency and collaboration.

This role will exist in its current form for 2.5- 3 years.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 

• 5+ years of extensive experience leading SAP Data Migration projects or ERP transformations, including SAP S/4HANA migrations within the large multinational CPG companies

• Strong expertise in SAP data structures, migration objects, and tools such as S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, Data Hierarchies, ETL processes, and Data Quality frameworks.

• Full lifecycle ERP transformation experience within a manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or commercial environment, ideally in a large international CPG organization.

• Familiarity with data migration toolsets, methodologies, and best practices to ensure adaptability across diverse migration approaches.

• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional, global teams in a matrix organization.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to drive collaboration between business and technical teams.

• Track record of driving change, fostering innovation, and embracing an agile, growth-oriented mindset.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate business needs into practical data solutions.

• Ability to proactively manage risks and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution of migration challenges.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across business and technical functions

• Excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to convey complex data migration concepts to diverse audiences.

• Result-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel globally to support market-specific requirements during design, build and deployment of the project.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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