Senior SAP Basis Consultant - Brownfield migration

Description :

Role & responsibilities :

- Lead and support SAP S/4HANA Brownfield migration projects from ECC to S/4HANA using standard SAP tools and methodologies

- Execute system conversion activities including planning, preparation, migration, and post-go-live support

- Perform pre-checks using SAP Readiness Check 2.0 and drive remediation actions

- Prepare and validate system landscape using Maintenance Planner

- Execute migrations using Software Update Manager (SUM) with DMO for database migration to SAP HANA

- Plan and execute mock runs and optimize downtime for business-critical systems

- Lead cutover planning and execution ensuring minimal disruption to business operations

- Perform post-migration validation including system health checks, job monitoring, dumps analysis, and performance tuning

- Coordinate with functional, infrastructure, and business teams during migration lifecycle

- Handle large-scale SAP data center migration activities including system migration across geographies (US and Belgium data centers)

- Support migration of 300+ servers including application VMs, HANA databases, and other database systems

- Coordinate VM-based migrations using VMotion tools along with infrastructure vendors

- Execute database server rebuild activities on SAP HANA and RedHat OS environments

- Ensure system readiness, validation, and performance tuning post data center migration

- Monitor system stability and resolve issues during and after migration activities

- Provide support in rotational shifts to ensure 24/7 system availability and issue resolution

Preferred candidate profile :

- Strong SAP Basis experience with 8 to 14 years in administration and migration projects

- Candidates must have hands-on experience in ECC to S/4HANA system conversion (Brownfield approach)

- Experience with SUM with DMO is mandatory

- Experience in SAP data center migration and system relocation projects

- Good understanding of SAP HANA database, OS (Linux/RedHat), and infrastructure concepts

- Experience in handling large-scale landscapes with multiple servers and environments

- Knowledge of VM migration concepts such as VMotion and infrastructure coordination

- Strong troubleshooting skills during migration, upgrade, and post-migration phases

- Experience in executing mock runs, cutover planning, and downtime optimization

- Ability to work with cross-functional and global teams across regions

- Willingness to work in rotational shifts