Mph is currently recuiting a SAP S4/HANA Data Architect

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Doha, resident

Accountabilities

Technical leadership in all aspects of data management, strategy, architecture, and governance in the

context of SAP S4/HANA project scoping and implementation covering the SAP systems / solutions

(on-premise and on-cloud) and its integration to 3rd party applications

Guardian of quality deliverables related to data management framework, including mapping of data

sources, data movement, and interfaces with the goal of ensuring data quality and optimized solution.

Envision data pipelines and how data will flow through the enterprise

Collaborate with S4/HANA business process owners and focal points including 3rd party consulting team

related to enterprise data and analytics.

Develop data model and metadata policies and procedure for functional and technical design.

Ensure data governance and best practices are followed and properly implemented

Guide the project team in data load, migration approach, and data impact analysis

Architect data transformation from legacy system into S4/HANA landscape

Job Requirement

Bachelor's Degree preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or

related IT discipline; or equivalent experience.

Experience in oil & gas sector is a preference.

10+ years' hands on experience and proficiency in SAP Data Management and Governance, SAP Data

Services (data extraction, data profiling, de-duplication), understanding of working principles of ABAP and

SAP Cloud solutions, as well as ERP / Agile implementation methodology.

Working knowledge of SAP data dictionary, data mapping, and ETL

Competency on various SAP modules and related data objects

Strong data analytic skills and knowledge of data management methodologies.

Expert in database handling languages (SQL and variants) and data manipulation tools

Experience And Knowledge About SAP S4/HANA.

Communication and leadership skills to manage, coordinate people, and conduct meetings.

Fluent English both spoken and written

Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and work with diverse project teams

Ability to solve complex problems with systematic and structured approach

Demonstrated teamwork, self-management and multi-tasking abilities.

Demonstrated a strong work ethic and willing to take the lead on his/her own initiative, meet deadlines, and

produce consistent high-quality work

ACTIVITIES

The S4/HANA Data Architect will play a pivotal role, in collaboration with the Functional & Technical

Architects, to provide overall data governance within the context of S4/HANA project scoping and

Implementation. Key Responsibilities Will Include

Provide guidance and support related to data governance, development of data definition, and

conversion, in coordination with business stakeholders and consulting partner data team according to

project timeline

Identify technical data gaps and provide approach for the solutions to address them

Provide direction to develop data management framework for key activities such as extraction,

cleansing, migration, data quality and data validation

Contribute in efforts estimation of data management activities and identification of project skill and

resource requirements in collaboration with project control team

Provide technical recommendations related to data governance

Promote best practice for data standards and data management

Advise improvement of current data management model and design

Ensure measures in place for data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility

Collaborate with functional stream on data definition and integration requirements

Review and endorse proposed data design and conversion approach and specification document

Collaborate with design and implementation partners related to data management issue and resolution

Provide data related support for all functional workstream as part of S4/HANA project including

integration to other 3rd party applications

Coordinate with project team members (Functional & Technical) and other IS entities as required to

ensure data related developments are functionally sound and delivered to meet business requirements

Participate and support in data related discussions to ensure optimized solution is assured.

Prepare data related information reports and analysis as required by the S4/HANA Project Management

Perform data gap analysis according to business requirements and provide recommendation of suitable

system solutions

Support Proof of Concepts (POC) for functional solution providing expertise with respect to data related

architecture and management

Orient business stakeholders on changes related to procedures and best practices.

Ensure completeness and quality of data documentations meeting high standard

Participate & contribute in identifying requirements & new opportunities related to SAP data and take it

forward with justification for implementation and cost estimates for adoption.

Maintain a repository of all data architecture procedures and artifacts.

Take Health, Safety Environment (HSE) lead in ensuring "safe system of work" and "safe conditions" is

in place within area of responsibility.

Demonstrate visible commitment to HSE by periodically leading / taking part in risk assessments, audits,

HSE meetings, Emergency drills, etc