Solution Design Lead Quality Data Engine (Bangalore, Karnataka, IN)

Biopharma Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer in Bengaluru is seeking a Solution Design Lead for Quality Data Engine to drive enterprise data architecture for the CORE platform and satellite systems. You will shape data models, govern data implementations, and push automation across deployments.

The role requires 8–10 years in data architecture and hands-on SAP data modelling, with experience in Azure DevOps and Solution Manager. Expect global collaboration and a strong focus on data quality and release governance.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in systems design and enterprise data architecture.
• Deep SAP product data knowledge (S/4HANA, QM, LIMS) with data modelling
• Experience with Azure DevOps and SAP Solution Manager integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data architecture and modelling across value streams.
• Govern data definitions and ensure alignment with deployment roadmaps.
• Drive CI/CD practices and automate release management using the enterprise toolchain.
• Guide teams through major/minor releases and manage related risks.
• Educate stakeholders on data design, automation, and release calendars.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

SAP S/4HANA

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Tools

SAP Solution Manager

Job description

Solution Design Lead Quality Data Engine

POSITION PURPOSE:

Global Data & Automation Accountability: Globally accountable for the functional design, governance, enterprise data architecture roadmap, and DevOps automation strategies for the CORE platform (S/4HANA) and interconnected satellite systems.

Process & Data Delivery: Delivers world-class, highly standardized quality data structures and agile DevOps methodologies, ensuring seamless integration across all deployment teams and alignment with the CORE Deployment Playbook.

Primary Strategic Contact: Acts as the primary Enterprise Architecture and Quality-oversight contact for value streams and deployment teams on topics related to Quality Data modelling, toolchain integration, and DataOpspractices.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enterprise Data Architecture & Modeling: Lead Value Stream Data definition, modelling, and integration efforts across different deployments. Ensure data architectures align with the broader enterprise strategy and support complex deployment scenarios, including Data Migration Verification and Hot Cutovers (HCO).
• Deployment & Release Support: Partner with quality value streams and deployment teams to design, govern, and support the CORE template solution. Guide teams through Major Releases (tracked via SolMan Focused Build) and Minor Releases (via Enhance Pace), ensuring alignment with integrated planning cycles.
• DevOps Toolchain & Automation Adoption: Drive ITOps and project teams to adopt continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. Utilize the enterprise toolchain (Azure DevOps, SAP Solution Manager, ServiceNow, and CALM) to automate release management and testing processes.
• Release Governance Compliance: Ensure scrum teams operate within the guardrails of the Release Management Concept, properly managing Work Packages (WPs) and Requests for Change (RfCs), mitigating risks associated with Hibernating Work Packages and Cross-System conflicts.
• SME Education: Actively engage and educate business value stream leads, Enterprise Architects, and SMEs on functional data design, automation solutions, and navigating the release calendar.

Key working relations

• Value stream leads across Product Supply and related batch traceability/satellite solutions.
• IT Operations, Release Management Teams, and specific deployment teams (e.g., US-CS, T3 Austria Pilot).
• CORE program management, Enterprise Architecture teams, Change Advisory Board (CAB), and PMO

WHO YOU ARE:

• Experience: 8 to 10 years of experience in systems design, enterprise data architecture, and software development lifecycles.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in SAP product data models (S/4HANA, QM, LIMS) combined with hands-on experience integrating Azure DevOps and SAP Solution Manager.
• Industry Understanding: Profound understanding of the life-science industry, GMP regulations, its processes, and the strategic importance of enterprise data architecture for Quality
• Leadership: Proven leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills, with experience managing architectural changes and automation initiatives in a global matrix organization

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Location: India : Karnataka : Bangalore

Division: Enabling Functions

Reference Code: 878433

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.