Overview
Client is seeking a Data Readiness Lead to support ERP Transformation initiatives by ensuring data migrated into SAP S/4HANA is accurate, compliant, and ready for business use at go-live. This contract role is embedded within project teams and is focused on executing Data Readiness activities that reduce data risk, improve data quality, and help prevent post-go-live disruption. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in data migration, data quality, cross-functional collaboration, and SAP S/4HANA transformation environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Drive data cleansing activities with business data owners
- Measure, track, and report data quality throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure enterprise data standards are applied during design and mapping activities
- Track data defects, issues, and remediation actions across data load cycles
- Manage data approvals, sign-offs, and compliance-related artifacts
- Partner with project leadership and data migration teams to assess readiness for go-live
- Identify and escalate data risks that could impact project execution or business operations
- Support business teams through training, transparency, and communication around data readiness
- Provide recommendations to improve Data Readiness frameworks, artifacts, and processes
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
- 5–7 years of experience in Quality, IT, or Data Migration
- Strong working knowledge of data cleansing, validation, and data quality measurement practices
- Experience supporting data migration and data readiness activities in complex project environments
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments with multiple priorities
- Strong judgment in ambiguous situations with a focus on business risk
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
Preferred Skills or Experience
- Experience operating independently within large, complex transformation programs
- Advanced experience supporting data migration or data quality activities in SAP S/4HANA and related interfaces
- Project management experience and success delivering project-based work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with leadership and stakeholder audiences
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
Work Details
- Location: Remote; candidates local to Corning, NY preferred
- Hours: Must be willing to support EST hours
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; some flexibility may be needed for global project teams
- Duration: Anticipated through end of year with possible extension based on project demand
- Travel: Approximately 2 trips per year expected in Q3 and Q4 2026, 1 week each in Corning, NY; additional travel may be required based on project phase
- Interview Process: Two rounds - first round with direct manager, second round panel video interview
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.