Hybrid SAP Master Data Lead (S/4HANA/MDG)

591x Varian Medical Systems, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick and safe time

Job summary

Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company, is seeking an experienced SAP Master Data Lifecycle Manager to lead end-to-end lifecycle governance of SAP master data within a global supply chain context.

The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and IT to standardise processes, improve data quality, and drive continuous improvement across MDG and S/4HANA platforms. Hybrid role with onsite work at Palo Alto facility and HQ.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in SAP Master Data management within a Supply Chain environment.
• Strong understanding of SAP data objects (Material Master, Vendor, Customer, BOM, Routings).
• Proven experience managing data lifecycle processes and governance frameworks.
• Experience with SAP S4HANA and SAP MDG.
• Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain processes.
• Data quality management and data governance tools.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring data teams.
• Desirable: SAP transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, and policies.
• Monitor and improve data quality KPIs; drive remediation and root-cause analysis.
• Design and standardise global master data processes within SAP S/4HANA.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows and reduce manual intervention.
• Lead data migration, transformation, and data cleansing activities.
• Provide guidance to Master Data Analysts and Stewards; deliver training and documentation.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in data analytics or related field

Tools

SAP S4HANA

SAP MDG

SAP Information Steward

Job description

Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company, is seeking an experienced SAP Master Data Lifecycle Manager to lead end-to-end lifecycle governance of SAP master data within a global supply chain context.

The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and IT to standardise processes, improve data quality, and drive continuous improvement across MDG and S/4HANA platforms. Hybrid role with onsite work at Palo Alto facility and HQ.