Master Data Manager

Principal HANA Database Administrator

Role Description: <ul><li>The Master Data Manager will join the Business Unit’s Digital, Data &amp; Technology (DD&amp;T) organization and report directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Industrial &amp; Commercial Transportation (ICT). As part of DD&amp;T, this role is a key enabler of operational excellence, digital transformation, and AI readiness.</li><li>The Master Data Manager will coordinate cross-functional Master Data Owners, define and track data quality KPIs, and ensure master data issues are corrected in a sustainable and scalable manner.</li><li>Rather than executing transactional data maintenance, this role orchestrates standards, transparency, and accountability across the Business Unit, ensuring master data supports business processes, process intelligence, and AI-driven initiatives.</li></ul> Responisbilities: 1. Master Data Governance &amp; Coordination <ul><li>Establish and operationalize a ICT Master Data Governance framework.</li><li>Coordinate nominated Master Data Owners across functions (Operations, Engineering, Finance, Project Management, Commercial, Product Management, etc.).</li><li>Define clear roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths for data ownership.</li><li>Facilitate recurring cross-functional data governance forums and reviews.</li></ul> 2. Data Quality KPI Definition &amp; Monitoring <ul><li>Define measurable KPIs for data accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, and integrity.</li><li>Implement dashboards (in collaboration with DD&amp;T teams) to monitor data health across systems (SAP S/4HANA, Hydra MES, Planisware, Salesforce, SAP IBP).</li><li>Establish target thresholds and continuous improvement plans.</li><li>Ensure transparency of data quality performance to functional leadership.</li></ul> 3. Sustainable Issue Resolution <ul><li>Identify systemic root causes of master data defects.</li><li>Drive sustainable corrective actions with Master Data Owners and process stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure data issues are resolved at process level, not through recurring manual corrections.</li><li>Partner with DD&amp;T Process Automation &amp; Process Intelligence teams to eliminate recurring data.</li></ul> 4. Enable AI &amp; Process Intelligence <ul><li>Ensure master data structures and governance support:</li><li>Advanced analytics and AI use cases</li><li>Process mining and task mining initiatives</li><li>Reliable automation and digital workflows</li><li>Collaborate with the DD&amp;T AI Lab to ensure master data is AI-ready and supports model performance.</li><li>Support data standardization to enable reuse of models and interoperability across functions.</li></ul> 5. Transformation &amp; Continuous Improvement <ul><li>Promote data as a strategic asset within the Business Unit.</li><li>Drive adoption of standardized templates, definitions, and taxonomies.</li><li>Support SAP S/4HANA evolution and system integrations from a data governance perspective.</li><li>Contribute to digital transformation programs by embedding data quality controls early in process design.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, or related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, ERP environments, or cross-functional process management.</li><li>Experience working in global, cross-functional manufacturing or industrial environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and enterprise data flows.</li><li>Experience defining and tracking data quality KPIs.</li><li>Knowledge of data analytics environments (e.g., Databricks) is a plus.</li><li>Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Principal HANA Database Administrator will serve as the organization’s top technical authority for SAP HANA database environments.</li><li>This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale HANA systems to ensure high availability, security, and performance.</li><li>The individual will lead strategic initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical enterprise applications.</li></ul> Responsibilities: Architecture &amp; Strategy <ul><li>Define enterprise-level SAP HANA architecture and standards.</li><li>Develop strategies for scalability, high availability, disaster recovery, and security compliance.</li></ul> Database Administration <ul><li>Install, configure, and upgrade SAP HANA systems.</li><li>Perform advanced performance tuning, query optimization, and memory management.</li><li>Monitor system health and proactively resolve issues.</li></ul> Data Management <ul><li>Manage data provisioning, replication, and integration with SAP and non-SAP systems.</li><li>Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.</li></ul> Leadership <ul><li>Act as a subject matter expert for SAP HANA across the organization.</li><li>Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical guidance to project teams.</li><li>Drive automation and best practices for database operations.</li></ul> Innovation <ul><li>Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend enhancements.</li><li>Lead initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.</li></ul> Requirements: Education: <ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.</li></ul> Experience: <ul><li>10+ years of database administration experience, with at least 5 years in SAP HANA.</li><li>Proven track record managing large-scale, mission-critical HANA environments.</li></ul> Technical Skills: <ul><li>Expertise in SAP HANA architecture, sizing, and performance tuning.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Linux OS, virtualization, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).</li><li>Familiarity with SAP Basis and integration with S/4HANA, BW/4HANA.</li></ul> Certifications: <ul><li>SAP Certified Technology Specialist – SAP HANA.</li><li>Additional certifications in cloud or database technologies preferred.</li></ul>

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