Job Details

For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Arun Kumar at (224) 507-1264 or Tenish at (224) 507-1292

Title: Data Readiness Lead, ERP Transformation (Remote)

Duration: 7 Months (with possibility of extension based on demand)

Location: Remote (Candidates local to Corning, NY preferred)

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.

Description:

This is a remote position, and candidates local to Corning, NY preferred, however, candidates in all US locations may be considered for remote work.

Candidates must be willing to support EST hours.

Schedule:Full-time, M-F, 8am - 5pm, some flexibility may be required due to work with project teams in global locations.

Interview Process: Two Rounds - First Round with Direct Manager, Second Round Panel Video Interview.

Anticipated through EOY, possibility of extension based on demand.

Travel: ~2 times/year expected travel - once per quarter in Q3 & Q4 2026 expected. 1 week each time in Corning, NY.

Additional travel may be dependent on project need/phase. Would receive advance notice.

Purpose of Position:
The Data Readiness Lead is an embedded member of ERP Transformation project teams, responsible for ensuring that data migrated into SAP S/4HANA is accurate, compliant, and fit for business use at go-live. This role facilitates Data Readiness activities within assigned projects, partnering closely with project leadership and business data owners to reduce data risk, prevent post-go-live disruption, and provide measurable confidence in data quality. This is a contract, project based role focused on execution and delivery of Data Readiness activities within assigned ERP Transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Drive data cleansing activities with business data owners
• Measure, track, and report data quality throughout the project
• Ensure enterprise data standards are applied during design and mapping
• Track data defects, issues, and remediation actions across load cycles
• Manage required data approvals, sign-offs, and compliance artifacts
• Partner with project leadership and data migration teams to assess readiness
• Identify and escalate data risks that could impact go-live
• Support the business by providing training, transparency, and confidence in data readiness
• Provide recommendations to support continuous improvement of Data Readiness framework and artifacts

Travel/Work Hour Requirements:
Travel and work hours are project dependent and may vary based on project needs, including occasional travel and meetings outside standard business hours.

Contract Role Characteristics:
• Independent contractor role; no direct reports
• Responsible for execution and delivery of defined Data Readiness activities
• Operates with autonomy while aligning to project governance and standards
• Does not have decision making authority over enterprise policy or standards
• Provides transparency, risk identification, and recommendations to project leadership

Performance Metrics:
• No data-related audit findings associated with the project
• No unexpected data issues or defects impacting business operations post go-live
• Minimal disruption to project execution due to data quality or readiness issues
• Demonstrated reduction in data defects across successive data load cycles
• Clear, measurable visibility into data quality and readiness status throughout the project lifecycle

Required Education and Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree with technical discipline or equivalent experience
** • 5-7+ years' experience in Quality, IT, or Data Migration **
• Strong Communication and presentation skills, ability to effectively communicate and influence outcomes across various cross-functional teams
• Flexibility; ability to work in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to apply judgment in ambiguous situations and prioritize based on business risk
• Strong working knowledge of data cleansing, validation, and quality measurement practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical resources alike
• Self-motivated, High sense of urgency

Desired Education and Skills:
• Experience operating independently within large, complex transformation programs
** • Advanced experience supporting data migration or data quality activities in SAP S/4 Hana and related Interfaces**
• Ability to communicate to various levels of leadership and key stakeholders both written and verbal
• Project management skills and experience successfully delivering projects
• Highly organized and detail oriented