SAP S/4 Business Data Design Lead

SAP S/4 Business Data Object Design Lead

Whitehall Resources currently require an experienced S/4 Data Object Design Lead to work with a key client

**Please note this role is 3 days a week onsite in Bedfordshire**

Overview:
The S/4 Business Data Object Design Lead Vendor is responsible for coordinating on all business data requirements within the S/4 HANA design process, along with providing best practice data concept proposal into the design process, defining, and documenting the S/4 Enterprise Data Standards and ensuring that existing SAP ECC data is fit for purpose at the point of migration to S/4 HANA.

The role is working across Enterprise Process Owner (EPO) areas with relevance for the object and is responsible for owning the relationship between the S/4 Data and Analytics organisation and the respective EPOs, and proactively engaging with the wider business (including data offices and governance forums) to ensure that the S/4 data design meets business requirements, aligns to SAP standard where possible and that S/4 data can be used with confidence achieving a Quality Core.

The role will drive out the data designs for all aspects of the broader Vendor dimension and has a specifically strong integration into but not limited to the Procurement and Accounts Payable space and will be part of the Data Design Business Partner organisation.

Additional:
* Significant experience and subject matter expertise in the wide range of Vendor and Procurement processes and related data concepts including but not limited to P&MM -, Vendor data management, Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Receipt, Invoice, Payment & Banking processes. Sourcing, contracting would be advantageous
* S/4 HANA implementation programme experience
* Demonstrable SAP working knowledge across transactions and reporting in an SAP environment, including an understanding of how data integrates within an SAP architecture.
* Demonstrable knowledge of how business data requirements support process execution, planning and analytics, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to business users.
* Experience in project life-cycle stage validating design / testing
* Experience of designing and implementing Data Standards in relevant Planning space for a global enterprise with significant geographical and functional footprint.
* Experience of Business/IT partnering for the implementation of Data Governance-related solutions.
* Demonstrated ability to lead in a diverse, global team, within and across functions. Experience with global working and across cultures.

Desirable Skills
* Qualified Accountant
* 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.
* Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.