Team Lead Global Data Migration Project (f / m / d)

Overview

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in team leadership and project management to take on the role of Team Lead in a large-scale, strategic data migration project. This initiative aims to consolidate and standardise billing and accounting processes across multiple business units into a centralised system (ACCCO), moving from fragmented local systems and processes to a unified, SAP-based global platform.

Project Objective

The primary goal is to migrate all internal financial and accounting processes from various country-specific systems—currently operating independently—into a global solution. This transformation will significantly enhance data quality, traceability, operational efficiency, and corporate decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management : Lead, motivate, and coordinate the project team, ensuring effective task planning, resource allocation, performance monitoring, conflict resolution, and performance evaluation.

Progress Reporting : Report regularly to the project manager and key stakeholders on progress, challenges, KPIs, and project results.

Implementation Oversight : Supervise the execution of data and process migrations, ensuring deadlines and quality objectives are met.

Collaboration with the Business Analyst : Work closely to ensure migration processes align with business needs and functional requirements.

Development Guidelines : Define and maintain clear development standards and best practices to ensure project quality and compliance.

Adaptability & Continuous Improvement : Adjust the plan according to evolving needs, propose improvements, assess impacts, and manage transitions between systems where needed.

Global Communication : Act as a key liaison across local and international teams, adapting to diverse cultures, systems, and working styles. Escalate critical issues to global leadership when necessary.

Decision-Making : Make informed, consensus-based decisions and serve as a backup to the Project Lead when needed.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading teams in tech or digital transformation projects.

Functional knowledge of financial and accounting processes .

Familiarity with SAP as the target system supporting core business processes.

English level C1 (mandatory), with strong communication skills for engaging international stakeholders.

Strong stakeholder management and ability to communicate across all organisational levels.

Nice to Have

Basic knowledge of Python programming.

Understanding of Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) .

Familiarity with JIRA .

Experience with Infor LN ERP .

Knowledge of German .

Serve as a key facilitator between business units, technology teams, and global vendors in a complex, multicultural environment. The successful candidate will lead project execution with agility and foresight, anticipate risks, ensure information governance, and help drive the achievement of the project’s strategic goals.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Internet Marketplace Platforms

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