DON’T BE IN THE DARK ABOUT YOUR CAREER…….

WE WANT YOU TO HELP US CREATE THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF OUR COMPANY

We embarked a seven year global Business Transformation program enabled by SAP S/4HANA in January 2021. This is a greenfield implementation for Sandvik, a large Swedish multinational group. Ireland was chosen as the central hub location for this business digitalisation initiative which we call the “Seamless Flow Program”. A second phase of the Program is now starting, with ambition to extend the template to our Sales Units

We are looking for exceptional people to join our diverse and multi-cultural team. This is a fantastic opportunity to create the digital future for our organisation using the very latest SAP technologies, creating sustainable business benefits and supporting the execution of Divisional strategies. 

As we are creating a new internal SAP competency, this presents a great opportunity for learning and career development in this full-time position.

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering Group with a strong commitment to enhancing customer productivity, profitability and sustainability. The Sandvik Group has been in operation since 1862 and today employs some 44,000 people, working in approximately 160 countries. Our diverse solutions delivered by our highly qualified and proficient employees enhance our customers’ productivity, safety and their profitability.

We are now recruiting for a Data Lead - for a permanent role in our Dublin Office.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the Data Management Lead role is to provide leadership, direction and oversight of all master data design and data migration related activities carried out on the SAP S/4HANA programme. The individual will be responsible for working with the business, IT and programme leadership to help define the overall master data target state and data migration strategy and approach for the programme and will manage a team of master data consultants and data / technical analysts (both internal & 3rd party) to execute on those data strategies and approaches.

The role requires knowledge of SAP data structures and elements and experience of working with Master Data Design and managing large SAP datasets. Excellent communication (verbal and written), teamwork, and organizational skills will also be critical to executing the role successfully.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enhance the overall master data and data migration strategy and approach
• Develop the overall master data and data migration plan in conjunction with the programme management team
• Lead a team of master data and data analysts (both internal and 3rd party) responsible for the
  • Master data design including create and maintain processes
  • overall extraction, cleansing, transforming and loading of data into new SAP systems
• Work effectively between the functional team and the data team to
  • Manage master data design and implementation.
  • understanding the business data & translations, leading the data analysts to develop the ETL routines.
• Advise on the development of BAU master data processes and organization
• Ensure coordination between the data team, the functional teams and the IT development team is managed effectively
• Manage the creation and maintenance of data architecture related design artefacts
• Manage the setup and testing of the necessary data tools including SAP Data Services, Migration Cockpit and Information Steward
• Plan and manage the mock data migration activities for the programme, including scoping of user acceptance testing of migrated data
• Plan and manage the migration of data for each “Go-Live” event within the programme  
• Assume ownership and responsibility for data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of data fields
• Develop ongoing data quality monitoring procedures and reporting in S/4HANA utilising SAP Information Steward
• Input into project related Design Governance forums as appropriate
• Other tasks as required and directed by your line manager

EXPERIENCE

5+ years in a similar role

Extensive experience working with SAP data structures and elements

EDUCATION, LICENCES & CERTIFICATES

Educated to degree level of equivalent

OTHER:

Must be willing to travel if required.

What we offer: 

• 22 days annual leave 
• 4 Company Days  
• Defined Contribution Pension 
• VHI Health Insurance 
• Life & Disability Insurance 
• Onsite Gym 
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives – gym membership, wellbeing seminars, bike to work scheme 
• Flexible start & Finish times 

Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability 

Sandvik has a developed belief in conducting our business in a sustainable and responsible manner, both for our employees and the environment; wherever in the world we operate. 

Our high ethical standards determine our policy of putting Safety at a premium, acknowledging and respecting the communities and giving due consideration to the environment in the areas we operate. 

These core values, to prioritise the safety and well-being of our employees, are the foundation of how we work today. We also recognise the importance on inter-personal relationships and how those based on honesty, respect and trust, enhance our working lives and help each other’s growth and career development.  

Equality of opportunity is fully supported and endorsed as an employer by Sandvik, while also welcoming the additional strength that diversity brings, by providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. 

Location: 4th Floor, Dockline, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 K8N7, Ireland.

Reporting to: Program Manager

How to apply? Interested in the challenge? Please apply directly at https://www.home.sandvik/career 

Prior to this recruitment, we have already decided which advertising channels and marketing campaigns we wish to utilise, and we respectfully decline any contact from marketing or recruitment agencies regarding additional channels or campaigns. 

The closing date for applications is 1st November 2024.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the EU or hold a valid permit to work in the EU