SAP S4 Data Lead

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide overall architecture of solution and plan for Data migration execution Participate in DM strategy discussions and implementation planning
• Quick understanding of source system functionality and capable of translating business requirements into technical solutions;
• Experience in dealing with high volume of data and design the data flow to optimize the performance;
• Technically strong to apply the complex transformation rules Knowledge of LSMW IDOC LTMC Cockpit RFC Function Module to load data
• Design, develop , maintain, and enforce governance frameworks, operating model, standards, procedures, and policies for the Data Management and Analytics team (DMA)
• Establish, evaluate, and monitor DMA performance metrics, providing feedback to the leadership team to improve future plans
• Establish and facilitate the data governance council, ensuring regular, effective meetings and publishing the resulting governance guidelines
• Govern the integrity of DMA managed processes and SAP Master Data Standards
• Own and champion compliance with DMA standards, policies, and procedures
• Serve as a primary contact for all major issues and escalations relating to SAP standards and procedures, and lead successful resolution supported by all stakeholders
• Drive the integration and embedment of DMA standards, policies, and procedures across DMA teams to ensure delivery of business outcomes
• Promote data governance disciplines and purposes by implementing SAP data governance directives
• Oversee and audit the integrity and usability of cross-functional data sets
• Accountable for data governance embedment roadmap

• Establish and manage the artefacts repository for data governance embedment

• Establish process to continuously monitor data quality in conjunction with relevant stakeholders

• Manage data governance tools and processes
• Participates in strategy and planning sessions and be recognized as a capable team member that delivers value
• Ability to initiate and influence stakeholder buy-in for a data governance council comprised of various levels of management; lead the council to effective output in directing technical Data Management standards, processes and policies
• Have a thorough understanding of the impact of master data on transactional processing and reporting
• Work with functional teams, business units and BI platform administrators to enhance and develop reporting and analysis capabilities within core reporting platforms
• Participate in the development and delivery of training on new reporting and analysis capability to affected stakeholders
• Experience in Data conversion, migration and cutover process
• Deep subject matter expertise in data governance and hands on experience in designing, scaling and implementing data governance processes and tools
• Advanced knowledge of master data management, real-time streaming data and cloud technologies

MUST HAVE:

• Proficiency in SAP data management tools like BODS & MDG. Comprehensive knowledge of data management principles, processes, and data lifecycle
• A minimum of 15 years experience in data governance and SAP data architecture in an enterprise environment.
• Strong Hands-on experience in SAP process e.g., OTC, P2P, SCM, QM, FICO, PRA & PM and Governance process e.g., MDM, MDG
• Working knowledge on Conversion of SAP legacy system to SAP S/4HANA
• Ability to take ownership, engage, lead change, achieve results, adapt, problem solve and manage risk
• Demonstrates ability to deal with ambiguity and maintains effective performance under stressful and uncertain conditions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven ability to represent point of view and discuss technical information with the business users in business language
• Willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• Self-driven individual that can multi-task and deliver on commitments
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills