Job Description
We are seeking a Data Lead to provide leadership and direction on all master data design and data migration activities for the SAP S/4HANA programme.
The Data Lead will be responsible for working with the business, IT, and programme leadership to define the overall master data target state and data migration strategy and approach for the programme. They will manage a team of master data consultants and data/technical analysts to execute on those data strategies and approaches.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with SAP data structures and elements, as well as knowledge of master data design and managing large SAP datasets. Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are critical to executing this role successfully.
Main Responsibilities:
- Enhance the overall master data and data migration strategy and approach
- Develop the overall master data and data migration plan in conjunction with the programme management team
- Lead a team of master data and data analysts responsible for:
- Master data design, including create and maintain processes
- Overall extraction, cleansing, transforming, and loading of data into new SAP systems
- Work effectively between the functional team and the data team to:
- Manage master data design and implementation
- Understand the business data & translations, leading the data analysts to develop the ETL routines
- Advise on the development of BAU master data processes and organization
- Ensure coordination between the data team, the functional teams, and the IT development team is managed effectively
- Manage the creation and maintenance of data architecture related design artefacts
- Manage the setup and testing of the necessary data tools
- Plan and manage the mock data migration activities for the programme
- Plan and manage the migration of data for each "Go-Live" event within the programme
- Assume ownership and responsibility for data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of data fields
- Develop ongoing data quality monitoring procedures and reporting
- Input into project related Design Governance forums as appropriate
Requirements:
- 5+ years in a similar role
- Extensive experience working with SAP data structures and elements
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
About Sandvik:
Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering Group with a strong commitment to enhancing customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability. The company has been in operation since 1862 and today employs some 44,000 people, working in approximately 160 countries.
What We Offer:
- 22 days annual leave
- 4 Company Days
- Defined Contribution Pension
- VHI Health Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Onsite Gym
- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Flexible start & finish times
Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability:
Sandvik has a developed belief in conducting business in a sustainable and responsible manner, both for employees and the environment. The company prioritises safety, acknowledges and respects communities, and gives due consideration to the environment in the areas it operates.