IT Sr. Lead Data Solutions and Migration

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Position summary:

The role of Sr. IT Technical Lead will be responsible for the functional data design, build validation and execution of the Data Objects during the data conversion and cutover, for the Accelerate S4 ERP system. Responsible to also co-ordinate with master data applications – material, business partner, supplier, customer, and finance master data. This role is also responsible to work with the eco system applications in the Stryker landscape for data design.

Essential duties & responsibilities: (detailed description)

• Lead Data object scope identification sessions and Data Design sessions.
• Provide functional and technical specifications for Data Objects.
• Lead the design sessions with the Business and Enterprise Data Governance teams.
• Develop and demonstrate the ability to translate functional requirements to technical requirements and test scenarios.
• Demonstrate documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear and understandable format and business flow is required.
• Lead mock data load and cutover activities for the workstream with various stakeholders and successfully execute the data migration activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to track and manage defects in the workstream and offer guidance ensuring closure of any open issues prior to data load execution, in adherence with the quality and audit requirements of Stryker.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare regular written and verbal presentations, technical documents, and reports.
• Lead and facilitate discussions across geographically dispersed teams to derive solutions and align on the design solution with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrate interpersonal, analytical, change management, and excellent communication skills.

Education & special trainings:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in the areas of Computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent field of study required.
• Master's degree in MIS, MBA or related disciplines preferred.

Qualifications & experience:

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in SAP ERP – RTR workstream and Material Master Data.
• Experience implementing and upgrading existing SAP S/4 instances to SAP S/4 HANA 2020 and above.
• Experience in multiple end to end Large ERP implementation projects that included multiple master data domains - material, supplier, customer and Finance master etc.
• Techno-functional ERP expertise, including knowledge of available reports and database tables. In the OTC and Service workstream.
• Experience in Data Design and solutions expertise, including Data Modelling, integration, and Data Services.
• Technical experience with SAP ETL tools, preferably BODS 4.2/4.3 will be a major plus.
• Experience using SAP RDM templates and migration cockpit.
• Experience with SAP data conversion tools, data model, and conversion methodologies.
• Experience in Data Services Management Console for monitoring, execution, and scheduling BODS jobs is an advantage.
• Technical experience with SAP BODS application modules (Extract, Transform, Load)
• Experience in Data Services Management Console for monitoring, execution, and scheduling BODS jobs.

Physical & mental requirements:

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to assess complex systems, identify patterns, and develop effective solutions.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: The ability to troubleshoot and solve problems efficiently is crucial.
• Communication Skills: Must be effective communicator, as the role involves interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner is vital.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with business representatives at all levels to identify needs, define and document requirements, and drive solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to guide the business towards optimal solutions.       
• Experience in identifying opportunities for process optimization, process redesign, or development of new process/policies