Mgr, Master Data Lifecycle (Hybrid)

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Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is seeking an experienced SAP Master Data Lifecycle Manager to lead and govern the end-to-end lifecycle of supply chain master data in SAP S4 HANA. This role will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and business-aligned master data processes spanning creation, maintenance, archiving, and retirement.
The successful candidate will partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and IT stakeholders to drive data governance, process standardisation, and continuous improvement across the master data lifecycle.

Why This Role Matters
High-quality master data is critical to efficient supply chain operations. This role ensures that trusted, governed, and lifecycle-managed data underpins planning, execution, and decision-making across the organization.

**This role is designed to be hybrid with regular onsite involvement at our production facility and HQ in Palo Alto, California**

What You will do:

Master Data Lifecycle Management 

• Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of SAP master data objects (e.g., Material, Vendor, Customer, BOM, Routings). 
• Define, implement, and enforce lifecycle policies including creation, approval, maintenance, archiving, and deletion. 
• Ensure master data supports business processes across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver. 

Governance & Data Quality 

• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, and policies aligned with enterprise data strategy. 
• Monitor and improve data quality KPIs (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness). 
• Lead data quality remediation initiatives and root cause analysis for recurring issues. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. 

Process Design & Optimization 

• Design and standardize global master data processes within SAP S/4HANA. 
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and reduce manual intervention. 
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma principles. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Act as the central point of contact for Supply Chain master data requirements. 
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align master data design with operational needs. 
• Partner with IT teams for system enhancements, integrations, and migrations. 

SAP & Tools Expertise 

• Configure and optimize SAP master data processes (MDG, S/4HANA). 
• Support implementation and enhancement of SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) where applicable. 
• Work with data tools for profiling, cleansing, and monitoring (e.g., SAP Information Steward or equivalent). 

Data Migration & Transformation 

• Support SAP transformation programms. 
• Lead master data cleansing, harmonization, and migration activities. 
• Ensure data readiness and governance throughout program lifecycles. 

Team Leadership & Capability Building 

• Provide guidance to Master Data Analysts and Stewards. 
• Promote a data-driven culture and best practices within the organisation. 
• Deliver training and documentation on master data processes and standards. 

What You will have:

Core Requirements 

• Extensive experience in SAP Master Data management within a Supply Chain environment. 
• Strong understanding of SAP data objects (Material Master, Vendor, Customer, BOM, Routings etc.). 
• Proven experience managing data lifecycle processes and governance frameworks. 
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP MDG. 

Technical & Functional Expertise 

• Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain processes. 
• Experience in data quality management and data governance tools. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

Leadership & Communication 

• Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 
• Experience leading or mentoring data teams. 

Desirable Qualifications 

• Experience in SAP transfo