Data Migration Lead - Workday

Project overview

For an international HR transformation project, I am currently looking for an experienced Data Migration Lead (m/f/d) with a focus on Workday and SAP.

The role focuses on the global management of data migration, covering everything from strategy and methodology to test migrations, cutover activities, and go-live support. We are seeking a candidate who is both conceptually strong and capable of working hands-on in operations.

Framework Conditions

• Start: From November 1st (latest possible start by the end of December)
• Duration: 6 months with the option to extend
• Capacity: 100%; after 4-6 months, a reduction to approximately 3-4 days per week is possible
• Location: 100% remote
• Project language: English

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the global data migration strategy and methodology
• Definition of mapping and transformation rules
• Planning and management of test migrations, dress rehearsals, and cutover activities
• Coordination of international country teams and implementation partners
• Establishment and monitoring of a reconciliation framework
• Development and implementation of data cleansing strategies
• Management of ETL processes between source and target systems
• Facilitation of data mapping workshops
• Consolidation of migration status reporting and risk management
• Stakeholder management, including reporting and sign-off processes

Requirements

• Several years of experience as a Data Migration Lead
• Proven project experience with Workday
• Experience in SAP environments
• Experience in international transformation or migration programs
• Expertise in data cleansing, ETL processes, and reconciliation
• Fluent English skills

Nice to have

If you are interested, I would be pleased to receive your current CV, including your availability and desired hourly rate. Feel free to forward this request to suitable contacts within your network as well.

SThree_Germany is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Experience in developing data migration concepts
• Strong hands-on mentality
• German language skills

Project details

• Start: 2026-11
• Duration: 6 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: Holzminden, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: English, German