IT Project Manager

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Lead and deliver the end‑to‑end data migration from legacy systems into the target system landscape across all business areas
• Plan and coordinate data extraction, profiling, cleansing, transformation, validation, reconciliation and migration activities in collaboration with functional stakeholders
• Guide stakeholders on data extraction, preparation, templates, data definitions, and validation steps
• Serve as the primary interface between the data community, IT, and business teams
• Ensure readiness for all data loads, including checkpoints, validation procedures, cutover preparation, and rollback options on time
• Work closely with testing, cutover, project management, and business readiness teams
• Manage RAIDs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) related to data migration
• Contribute actively to the data migration methodology and ensure alignment with the data governance framework
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails for all migration activities
• Drive change management activities among legacy system stakeholders to support migration readiness
• Support post‑go‑live hypercare, including triaging and resolving data‑related issues
• Analyse and resolve load defects and data validation issues during test cycles and cutover
• Capture lessons learned (e.g. AI automations) and feed them back into the migration methodology and governance structures

Competencies:

• Strong expertise in SAP ERP, ideally across FI, CO, MM, SD, and PP modules
• Deep understanding of SAP data object structures across wide range of data domains
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills paired with structured, methodical working style
• Solution‑oriented mindset with a high drive for results
• Ability to collaborate effectively at all management levels and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Resilience under time pressure and tight delivery timelines

Education, experience and languages:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business informatics, information systems, or a related field.
• Hands‑on experience in large‑scale ERP transformation programs
• Proven experience in data migration and data management
• Knowledge of CRM and SRM systems is an advantage
• Experience with ETL tools (i.e. MS Fabric) is a plus
• Experience with AI to support data migration activities is a plus
• Proficiency in English required; additional languages an advantage

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.