SAP MDG Business Systems Analyst (S/4 HANA)

SAP MDG Business Systems Analyst (S/4 HANA)
Location: Foster City, CA/San Carlos, CA
Duration: 6 Months
Description:
Overview:
SAP MDG Business Systems Analyst (contract) position is a business focused role primarily responsible for implementing and managing relevant Master Data of SAP S/4HANA covering end-to-end Supply Chain areas. The ideal candidate will have working experience with data governance standards, policies and practices for master data management in SAP S/4 HANA, Product Lifecycle Management and other manufacturing systems. This person will be strong in corresponding business processes and related project implementation pertaining to Master Data Governance. The candidate will use in-depth analysis skills, business knowledge, and technical expertise to implement effective Master Data and provide support services to end-users. This person will be strong on executional capabilities and will report directly to the Staff Manager for Enterprise Data Governance.
Responsibilities:
Able to completely understand and manage SAP Master Data objects like Material Master, Bills of Material, Routings, Work Centers, Production Versions, Business Partner (Supplier), Engineering Change Management, etc
Ensure data quality, metadata management and compliance, and consistency of master data across Business Systems (PLM, SAP, MES and other systems) to achieve a scalable digital ecosystem
Create/ support master data governance framework and rules
Educate users on basics of data governance and master data management including data dictionary, business glossary, 6Ws, data standards, lineage, etc.
Support the business with required master data management procedures and submit incidents and change requests when needed to comply with the Master Data governance rules
Assist business process experts in defining standard operating procedures, process flows, and related documentation
Work collaboratively with Technology team for data management and governance across enterprise solutions like 3DX(PLM), SAP S4/HANA, SAP-ME
Completely understand the lineage of master data of an automotive/ transportation/manufacturing industry (or similar industries)
Centralize data collection among multiple business areas.
Measure and report data volumes and growth.
Establish and communicate data governance standards and expectations.
Facilitate training sessions for the users wherever appropriate.
Ensure appropriate support to projects and new development is followed (i.e. scope, design, test plans, issues, cutover, project plans, go-live, etc).
Demonstrate effective team skills with strong oral and written communication on deliverables and facilitate the issue resolution process by tracking the status of issues in the process.
Flexible and able to adapt to a high-growth environment.
Comfortable working in a dynamic and ambiguous startup environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, related field, or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience with Data Management solutions such as Collibra, IBM IGC/ UG&I, Talend or any equivalent toolset
Experience in consulting/ automotive/ transportation industry
SAP experience in MDM/MDG (Master Data Management) dealing with MM, PP, QM modules (like Material Master, Bills of Materials, Routing, Change Management, Work Centers, Production Versions, Business Partners, etc)
Previous experience of full life-cycle of Master Data Management project experience with expertise in PLM integration and MM / PP / QM Modules with a strong understanding of Master Data integration points involved in all these areas.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementation is highly desirable.
Understanding of functional and technical objects in SAP Master Data
Understands SAP best practices, business processes, operational procedures, and the relationships between various SAP Modules in a manufacturing establishment.
Should be able to prepare Master Data Specification for SAP Master Data if required for the business with strong tracking, coordination, and project participation skills and proven ability to follow change management procedures and internal guidelines
Demonstrated initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while still maintaining high-quality standards
Strong communications to work with business users and management from across the company for Master Data projects, and to collaborate with external consultants and vendors.