SAP Basis Migration Consultant

Primary Responsibilities Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA migration initiatives to SAP RISE environments (Private and Public Cloud Editions). Manage system provisioning, operating system/database migrations (Unicode, OS/DB), and system upgrades. Execute data quality processes including profiling, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation, especially during carve-outs or selective transitions. Handle HANA database architecture tasks including sizing, partitioning, performance optimization, and landscape design. Define and implement disaster recovery, high availability, and backup/restore frameworks within SAP RISE cloud architectures. Oversee mock migrations, sandbox setup, trial runs, and final cutover execution. Diagnose and resolve migration challenges, document key findings, and contribute to knowledge base and best practice development. Collaborate closely with SAP, hyperscaler providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), and integration partners to ensure successful project completion. Required Qualifications and Experience Minimum 10 years of SAP BASIS experience, including at least 5 years focused on SAP HANA and S/4HANA migrations. Demonstrated expertise managing Greenfield, Brownfield, Bluefield, and carve-out migration projects. Strong hands-on experience with: SUM/DMO (standard and downtime-optimized) SDT (System Deployment Tool) SAP Migration Cockpit and DMIS Selective Data Transition solutions (e.g., CrystalBridge, SNP, Natuvion) Deep technical knowledge of SAP HANA database management, upgrades, performance tuning, and scale-out/in configurations. Familiarity with SAP RISE architecture and deployment on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Background in Unicode conversion, OS/DB migrations, and global enterprise rollouts. Comprehensive understanding of cutover planning, downtime mitigation, and migration risk management. Job Type: Contract Pay: $125.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Security clearance: Secret (Required) Work Location: Remote