Introduction to role

The S/4HANA Data Expert – Planning (OMP) is responsible for defining business data requirements within the S/4 HANA and OMP design process. This role involves documenting S/4 Enterprise Data Standards and ensuring that existing ECC data is fit for purpose at the point of migration to S/4 HANA for specific data objects and processes. Aligned with Planning (NS&SCP – Network Strategy & Supply Chain Planning EPO Area), this role requires proactive engagement with the wider business, including data offices, governance forums, and other stakeholders, to ensure that the S/4 and OMP data design meets business requirements, aligns with SAP standards where possible, and achieves a Quality Core.

Accountabilities

- Support the definition, documentation, and implementation of S/4 Enterprise Data standards related to NS&SCP, including master data, reference data, and metadata.
- Lead and support S4 and OMP integration activities within the programme.
- Apply data, process, and object expertise to support S/4 process design, considering both business process and analytics requirements.
- Collaborate with current business data capability to ensure alignment between S/4 design and the wider enterprise data design.
- Influence the prioritisation of data delivery related to NS&SCP and manage reporting on progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Support the definition of the change journey from current to future state data design, including change impact assessments and critical use case examples.
- Ensure non-SAP system requirements are understood and considered in the data design.
- Contribute to the development of the S/4 and OMP Data Governance Strategy and Roadmap.
- Assist in developing the S/4 Data Quality Strategy and secure its execution.
- Contribute to the development of the S/4 Cleanse and Migrate strategy and execution approaches.
- Provide support to project data migration processes, including coordination of pre and post load business sign-off.
- Ensure compliance with the S/4 HANA Data Governance Framework and AZ Global Data Standards.
- Assist in creating effective global procedures to govern each data asset throughout its lifecycle.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Significant experience and subject matter expertise in Planning/NS&SCP.
- Demonstrable knowledge of how business data requirements support process execution and analytics.
- Experience designing and implementing Data Standards for a global enterprise.
- SAP and OMP working knowledge across transactions.
- Experience in Business/IT partnering for Data Governance-related solutions.
- Experience with global working and across cultures.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence others.
- Ability to manage negotiations across a complex group to a target outcome.
- Proven track record of delivery and effective prioritisation.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- S/4 HANA implementation programme experience.
- Experience in OMP.
- Experience in life sciences and healthcare.
- Experience in Data Governance.
- Experience in measuring, managing, and improving Data Quality.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant key business processes.

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