Global Data Conversion Template and Platform Lead (Digital Core)
Employer: Mars
Location: Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 12 Dec 2024
Sector: Technology
Role: Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Description:
The Global Data Conversion Template and Platform Lead reports to the Data Quality and Governance Officer and is responsible for the building of a global data migration platform with Mars' selected partner Syniti. The platform will be used by Enterprise, Segment, and Deployment teams to execute data analysis, cleansing, transformation, testing (simulation), and loading of data to the S4 target. This role will also be responsible for building the Enterprise migration template, working closely with Mars Global Services, Business Process Experts, Syniti Partner, and system integrators. This role will ensure that scope, development time, and deliverables are fully aligned with Enterprise (shared) functionality, delivered to Segments for further segment-specific enhancements. Particular focus will be on establishing a successful development and change management approach utilizing expertise from IBM and Syniti. The role holder will communicate progress, resolve, and where appropriate escalate issues that may impact the data migration plan.
What are we looking for?
* Bachelor's degree in business or similar, or equivalent experience
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in Data Management in a complex environment (large international enterprise)
* 3-5 years of recent experience in leading data migration activities
* Knowledge of SAP ECC, S4/HANA data models for master data domains
* Experience with ETL tools
* Delivering data migration projects using Syniti ADMM product is highly desirable and will be a significant advantage
* Good communication skills - clear and concise communication to senior management
* Delivery oriented - ability to find solutions, change approach when deadlines or dependencies change
* Managing partners - work closely with 2-3 partners (3rd party) on shared deliverables
* Dealing with ambiguity - ability to operate in a rapidly changing project environment and navigate uncertainties
* Stakeholder management - proactively work with segment stakeholders to understand and manage their expectations
What will be your key responsibilities?
* Ownership of Syniti ADMM platform for Mars for Digital Core project
* Establish required governance to ensure reliability and supportability of the platform for the duration of data migration
* Define operating model for Data Factory - set of resources, tools, and governance processes for data migration
* Lead development and test of Enterprise data migration Template
* Setup collaboration with Segment Template development and deployment team
* Own handover (fork) of Enterprise Template to Segment development
* Setup post-implementation review and Template improvement process
* Closely collaborate with MDG, S4, Global Process Owners, and Segment leads to ensure Template is fit for purpose
* Regular review and reporting of deliverables against agreed plan
* Driving for results
* Functional and Technical skills:
o Leading SAP data migration using SYNITI ADMM
o Knowledge of SAP Data Model and integration
o Experience with Azure platform capabilities and other modern integration (ETL), API, and Database technologies
o Experience with Collibra Data Quality, Business Catalogue, and lineage is an advantage
What can you expect from Mars?
* Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles
* Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University
* An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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