Mgr, Master Data Lifecycle (Hybrid)

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

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

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 standardise global master data processes within SAP S4HANA. 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 optimise SAP master data processes (MDG, S4HANA). 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 programmes. Lead master data cleansing, harmonisation, 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

• 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 S4HANA 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 transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of industry data standards (e.g., GS1, ISO).
• Certification in SAP, Data Governance, or Data Management (e.g., DAMA, SAP MDG).

Success Measures

• Improvement in data quality metrics across key master data domains.
• Reduction in process cycle times and errors.
• Adoption of standardised lifecycle processes globally.
• Effective support of Supply Chain operations through reliable master data.
• Successful delivery of NPI Events to support new product delivery.

What will set You apart

Completed Bachelors or Masters Degree program in data analytics, data science, supply chain, or a related field.

Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare.

For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is: $155,900 - $214,357. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information.

Export Control

A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.

It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.