Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated SAP Data Sphere Data Modeller and Delivery Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of complex data models within our Data Sphere platform. This role requires a blend of technical proficiency in data modelling, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure data solutions meet business needs, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
* Advocate and propose harmonised data models across data sources and process areas for scalable architecture in SAP Data Sphere.
* Drive consistency and standardisation in data modelling by informing and educating stakeholders with the value proposition of coherent and consistent data models in the SAP ecosystem.
* Develop, implement, and maintain logical and physical data models aligned with enterprise and segment data architecture standards.
* Collaborate with business analysts, data engineers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective data models.
* Ensure data models adhere to enterprise and segment data governance policies, security standards, and compliance requirements.
* Maintain documentation of data models, data definitions, and data flow diagrams using enterprise tools and platforms.
* Assist and support the design of integrated analytics solutions and fully own their delivery, optimising data models, flows, and reporting.
* Identify data-related business requirements and service standards (e.g., transaction processing speed, data mining and reporting capabilities, data security, scalability).
* Develop a high-level enterprise data model and conceptual views of related data sub-architectures (e.g., database, data integration, data warehouse/BI, reporting, metadata, and content management architectures).
* Optimise overall data/information flow by reducing redundancy and enabling accessibility within security boundaries.
* Drive quality, scalable and robust SAP BTP Datasphere solutions with third-party System Integrator partners and contribute to delivery management and innovation.
* Drive innovation by recommending improvements to data modelling processes and tools, e.g. roadmap and integration with SAP Business Data Cloud.
* Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging trends, and tools in data modeling and data management.
* Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement solutions, conduct detailed analysis, and provide recommendations for process and system improvements.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members and peers.
Data Governance & Compliance
* Ensure data models adhere to data governance policies, security standards, and compliance requirements.
* Drive and define data quality initiatives in collaboration with enterprise and segment stakeholders, by defining standards and validation rules for data models.
* Collaborate with Data Privacy teams to ensure sensitive data is appropriately modeled and protected.
Qualifications
* Strong experience with SAP Datasphere, SAP BW/4HANA, and SAP HANA, preferably SAP certified.
* Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in data modeling, data architecture, or related roles in SAP Datasphere or similar in SAP/Azure ecosystem.
* Functional understanding of various S4 process areas, e.g. Source to Pay, Record to Report, Plan to Fulfil, Lead to Cash.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience integrating Datasphere with Collibra for publishing data models in enterprise-wide process modelling tools.
* Knowledge of SQL, data integration, and ETL/ELT processes.
* Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards.
* Proficiency in data modelling tools (e.g., ERwin, PowerDesigner, or similar).
* Certification in data management or project management (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, PMP).
* Experience in product ownership / product management in this technical area.
* Comfortable with ambiguity and a collaborative approach to achieving objectives.
* Basic experience in Project or Scrum Management.
* Organisational savvy; ability to work with diverse teams (as reflected in values like Five Principles).
Benefits
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to internal Mars University.
* An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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