SAP Data Management Consultant

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The Opportunity

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.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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.

Your Background

• 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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.