We are seeking an Intermediate Portfolio/Program Manager (Data Governance Analyst) to support a large-scale SAP implementation project. This role will focus on establishing and maintaining data governance standards, improving data quality, and ensuring compliance across enterprise data domains.

The successful candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, data stewards, and technical teams to define governance frameworks, support data migration initiatives, and ensure readiness for implementation and long-term sustainability.

Key Outcomes

Establish and maintain enterprise data governance standards

Support data migration activities aligned with master data governance tools

Develop, track, and report on data quality KPIs and metrics

Key Responsibilities
Data Governance & Standards

Define and document data governance policies, standards, and rules for SAP data objects (e.g., Customer, Vendor, Material, Finance)

Establish and support data ownership and stewardship models across business domains

Maintain data structures, metadata, and governance documentation within approved catalogues

Stakeholder Collaboration & Alignment

Partner with business and IT teams to define data definitions, business rules, and standards

Facilitate governance workshops to align stakeholders on data ownership, rules, and definitions

Collaborate with functional teams (Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment of data requirements

Data Migration & Quality

Data cleansing

Validation

Develop and monitor data quality KPIs and metrics

Identify and address data quality issues to ensure accuracy and consistency

Compliance & Controls

Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

Review SOX compliance documentation and collaborate with audit/control teams





Support governance processes that align with regulatory and audit requirements

Tools & Implementation Support

Support implementation of data governance tools and workflows

Maintain metadata and documentation in data catalog tools

Assist with project closure activities ensuring all data deliverables are complete and signed off

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business, Computer Science, or a related field

3–7 years of experience in data governance, data management, or data quality roles

Experience supporting or working on SAP implementations (S/4HANA preferred)

Strong understanding of master data domains (Customer, Vendor, Material, Finance)

Experience with data migration, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation processes

Technical Skills

Knowledge of SAP tables and data structures

Strong understanding of databases and data structures

Experience with SAP transactions (e.g., SE16N) and data extraction tools

Familiarity with data profiling and data quality tools

Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Experience with data governance or metadata tools such as:

SAP MDG

Microsoft Purview

SAP DataSphere

Information Steward (asset)

Soft Skills

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to translate business requirements into data rules and standards

Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to facilitate workshops and drive cross-functional alignment

Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting large-scale ERP transformation programs

Experience in regulated industries (energy, utilities, finance)

Understanding of data privacy, governance, and compliance frameworks

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