SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Consultant (Multiple Locations) at IBM (Austin, TX)

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

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The SAP MDG Consultant is responsible for leading the successful design and delivery of SAP Data Management solutions for IBM Global Business Services. The data management and Analytics consultant will define strategies, develop and deliver solutions that enable the collection, processing and management of information from one or more sources, and the subsequent delivery of information to audiences in support of key business processes. This position provides leadership and oversight of the Data Governance objectives and policies, procedures. You are expected to have:

Hands-on experience leading data definitions development, data quality improvements, data model updates, and solving efforts of the analytics projects and collaborating with cross functional teams comprised of client groups, project teams and IT organizations.
Hands-on experience Identifying, assessing and solving complex business problems for area of responsibility, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Experience collaborating data with owners and users/analysts across the customer operations to modify or implement new repeatable and reliable businesses processes to improve and sustain effective data governance resulting in improved quality and consistency of data used to drive key business decisions.
Experience working closely with Data Architects to ensure changes are appropriately synchronized with the metadata strategy and logical data model.
Experience leading technical aspects of the delivery of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) solutions & related components, working across business/technology teams to ensure alignment between business solution definition & systems architecture for the organization.
Experience working with SAP FI/CO, MM, SD or PM and Master Data, required.
3 years of experience in Master data management with expertise in implementing SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
Experience in complex SAP environments supporting multiple components preferred.

Required Professional and Technical Expertise :

At least 2 years experience with at least one of the major Data Management Solutions for SAP Data Migration (IBM InfoSphere Information Server, SAP Business Objects Data Services, Informatica ETL and Data Quality Suite, Back Office Associates Data migration Suite)
At least 2 years experience with SAP ERP implementations
Strong consulting skills paired with strong technical skills, to convey the value of an MDM solution to the client (pros/cons, challenges, requirements needed, etc.)
Strong understanding or hands-on experience with data quality, data profiling and metadata management
Strong understanding of data structure classifications and workflow and processes

Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise :

At least 4 years experience with at least one of the major Data Management Solutions for SAP Data Migration (IBM InfoSphere Information Server, SAP Business Objects Data Services, Informatica ETL and Data Quality Suite, Back Office Associates Data migration Suite)
At least 2 years experience with SAP ERP implementations
Experience designing and architecting MDM solutions
Experience leading and mentoring Master Data Management (MDM) team members
Experience implementing Data Governance Best Practices
Ability to apply MDM concepts across technology platforms (sourcing and vending of Master Data)
Master Data Domain experience in one or more of the following data domains (e.g. Product, Customer, Client, Provider, Vendor)

We bring our global industrial-strength Application Management capabilities, modernized for a cloud world, together with our world-class cloud and mobile-powered Enterprise Application and Systems Integration skills. The integration of DevOps Innovation Services and Agile practices, along with IBM Design Thinking and a world of talent, enables us to deliver continuous innovation with speed, quality, and at the cost point required to keep clients at the top of their game.

Benefits

Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.

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Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills
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Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation

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