SAP Basis Consultant at Kyndryl

The Role

• Lead the end-to-end data transformation workstream in S/4HANA migration projects (brownfield or selective data transition).
• Design the data migration strategy, including scoping, mapping, transformation logic, data harmonization, data standardization, data cleansing rules and consistency criteria.
• Analyze simplification impacts on data structures (FI, CO, MM, SD, PP) and define the required adjustments before conversion activities.
• Work hands-on with SAP tools and frameworks, including:
  • SAP Migration Cockpit (Direct Transfer and Staging Table approaches)
  • S/4HANA Conversion Pre-checks and SUM/DMO logs
  • SAP LT tools, BAPIs, IDocs and custom data load frameworks
  • SLT or SDI/SDQ pipelines when relevant
  • ABAP development knowledge
  • Aptitude for learning Kyndryl's data transformation tools.
• Define, implement and optimize transformation logic for master data and transactional datasets, ensuring alignment with ACDOCA, BP, New GL, New Asset Accounting, MRP and supply chain structures.
• Lead execution of mock migrations, troubleshoot inconsistencies, perform reconciliation procedures, and propose corrective actions across functional and technical workstreams.
• Collaborate with functional teams FI, CO, MM, SD, PP, and Security to validate transformation rules and cross-module dependencies.
• Prepare technical documentation: field mappings, validation rules, load sequencing, reconciliation methodology and cutover plans.
• Support go-live and hypercare, addressing issues related to data integrity, performance and missing/inconsistent migrated datasets.

Technical Requirements

• Knowledge of HANA Database administration, monitoring, backup strategies, performance optimization, and high availability concepts.
• Deep knowledge of SUM/DMO, Maintenance Planner, Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM), SAPCAR, SAP Notes corrections, SPAM/SAINT, and Kernel operations.
• Practical understanding of S/4HANA architecture:
  • Simplification items
  • Data model changes
  • CDS Views, embedded analytics activation
  • Fiori and Gateway
  • New integration patterns
• Experience with cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern SAP landscapes (RAP, BTP, Integration Suite).
• Knowledge of system sizing, quick sizers, capacity planning, and performance baselines.

Certifications (Preferred)

• SAP Certified Technology Specialist – SAP S/4HANA Conversion & System Upgrade (highly valued)
• SAP Basis or System Administration certifications
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are a strong differentiator
• SAP Activate methodology (nice to have)

Soft Skills

• Methodical mindset, strong investigative instinct, and ability to untangle complex technical issues.
• Clear communication, skilled in explaining technical risks to functional teams and executives.
• High sense of ownership, autonomy, and structured problem-solving.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams during critical-path activities like migration weekends.