IT Expert and Consultant for SAP S/4HANA & MDG – Material Master Data Global Template

About the Role Join Roche as IT Expert and Consultant for the SAP S/4HANA & MDG – Material Master Data Global Template team to lead design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the Global Template. You will define and govern Material Master data standards, ensure data quality, lineage, and metadata accuracy, and drive data governance and data stewardship initiatives across the organization. You will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align definitions, resolve data issues, and ensure regulatory and internal compliance, building a scalable, well-managed Material Master data environment for better decision-making and operations. What You'll Do

• Act as the IT Expert and Consultant for the SAP S/4HANA & MDG – Material Master Data Global Template team, leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Global Template.
• Lead, develop, and enforce data governance policies; work independently on governance projects to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Responsible for process design, configuration, testing assistance, requirements gathering, and establishing a fully functional MDG environment.
• Execute hands-on functional responsibilities, including requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, solution design, system configuration, and testing.
• Partner closely with Business Product, Process, and Content owners to plan and execute strategic enhancements to the Global Template solution. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, and Product Owners to create detailed technical architecture patterns for master data initiatives.
• Distribute and coordinate deliverables across cross-functional IT teams (such as Build and Test factories), ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and process design reviews specifically for the SAP S/4HANA / MDG – Material Master Data solution.
• Coordinate all SAP S/4HANA / MDG – Material Master Data dependencies—including data migration, harmonization, and IT integration—while ensuring strict alignment with global template principles.
• Accountability/Problem Solving: Addresses big data governance issues. Implements and maintains robust governance standards and practices to proactively resolve compliance challenges.
• Stakeholder Management: Partner with business stakeholders to develop innovative solutions addressing business challenges and opportunities. Collaborates extensively with various departments to ensure compliance. Communicates effectively and clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to build trust and alignment.
• Impact/Strategy: Handles big-sized data governance projects. Develops and executes strategies that significantly improve data quality and overall organizational compliance.
• Complexity / (Product Size): Oversees more complex data governance systems. Ensures critical data integrity and security across multiple business units.
• Business / Technical ability: Applies high proficiency in data management tools and practices. Demonstrates and leverages a strong, comprehensive knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations to safeguard data assets.
• Soft Skills: Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex governance requirements for both technical teams and non-technical business leaders. Strong collaborative mindset to work closely with various departments to define data definitions, resolve data issues, and ensure strict compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Nice to Have
• Experience with SAP MDG – Material Master Module across full lifecycle, including Consolidation, Mass Processing, Data Quality Management (DQM), Integration, and MDQ.
• Deep functional understanding of SAP Material Master concepts, including Procure-to-Pay, Manufacturing, and Quality Management.
• Proficiency in SAP Customizing and SAP ABAP, specifically in design, implementation, and debugging.
• Advanced knowledge of BRF+ (Business Rule Framework plus), including building rule-based workflow services and collaborating with developers for enhancements.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Solution Manager and Focused Build cycles.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy laws, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years dedicated experience in SAP Material Master.
• At least 3 full-lifecycle implementations of the SAP MDG – Material Master Module, including Consolidation, Mass Processing, DQM, Integration, and MDQ.
• Demonstrated experience handling big-sized data governance projects and overseeing complex data governance systems.
• Proven track record of independently leading, developing, and enforcing data governance policies and standards across multiple business units.
• Experience actively managing data assets, ensuring data quality, lineage, and metadata accuracy. Compensation & Benefits
• Not disclosed