SAP Data Management Consultant

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Master Data Management Expert to lead data migration, governance, and data quality initiatives across the enterprise. This role will play a critical part in ensuring reliable, consistent, and high-quality master data while supporting business transformation, M&A integrations, and digitalization initiatives. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in SAP, data migration, and data governance to drive operational excellence and enable data-driven decision-making.

• Lead data migration strategy, planning, and execution for M&A programs and other enterprise data migration initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement data migration jobs using SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS).
• Provide functional expertise in SAP SD, MM, and PP modules to support master data and migration activities.
• Develop and implement data quality improvement plans to increase business process efficiency and data reliability.
• Define and execute data validation and reconciliation activities to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and project teams to resolve data-related challenges and ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive master data governance initiatives and support the continuous improvement of end-to-end master data processes.
• Review and monitor data quality metrics and recommend corrective actions to strengthen data integrity and availability.
• Support Hitachi Energy's data literacy initiatives and contribute to building a trusted enterprise data ecosystem.
• Enable AI and Machine Learning initiatives by ensuring the availability of high-quality and trusted master data.
• Provide user training, guidance, and support on master data processes, standards, and governance practices.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement improvements to master data management practices.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities in complex, multi-vendor IT environments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business requirements and data management objectives.
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Data Migration, Master Data Management, Data Governance, or a related area.
• Hands-on experience with SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS) for data extraction, transformation, and migration activities.
• Strong functional knowledge of SAP SD (Sales & Distribution), MM (Materials Management), and PP (Production Planning).
• Proven experience delivering data migration projects for ERP implementations, acquisitions, mergers, or business transformations.
• Strong understanding of master data governance frameworks, data quality methodologies, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience in developing and executing data quality improvement and data validation strategies.
• Knowledge of enterprise data models, data integration concepts, and master data management principles.
• Experience supporting analytics, reporting, AI, and machine learning initiatives through high-quality data management practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Experience in defining, monitoring, and reporting data quality and master data management KPIs.
• Strong customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.