Work Flexibility: Onsite

IT Data Solution Manager - SAP Finance

This is an individual contributor role, IT Data Solution Manager, SAP Finance to work as part of the global Stryker IT Data Solutions team; the role is based in the Gurugram, India.  This is a functional SAP expert role who will primarily work with the Data Migration team and global IT Business team in Stryker within our SAP ERP transformation Program.

This functional SAP expert will be responsible for bringing their deep understanding of Finance solutions powered by SAP S/4 and FI/CO (Finance and Controlling) with End-to-end (E2E) data solution mindset. They will functionally own and work to define various master data and transaction data objects  for migrating data from various global and local systems into SAP S4 ERP, ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and secure, and meets the current and future needs of the business. They will be part of a diverse and cross-functional and cross-cultural team focused on delivering tangible value to SAP ERP transformation program.

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Who we want:

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing issues to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

What you will do:

• Collaborate closely with IT team, business stakeholders and Data Migration team to own, define and deliver various master data and transaction data objects to support migration of data from various global and local systems into SAP S4 ERP.
• Lead and influence during the design sessions with the IT, business and Enterprise Data Governance teams
• Provide expert functional support towards development of functional and technical specifications for Data Objects by Data Migration team
• Drive alignment with IT and business stakeholders towards identifying target authoritative source of truth for finance and controlling master data such as SAP MDG, Hyperion etc.
• Evaluate master data needs and defines enterprise data & information architecture, including data flows, and master data mappings across sources with FI/CO (Finance and Controlling) focus.
• Map master and transaction data attributes across systems.
• Work with the core principles: Leverage the knowledge base to design and build now, to scale for future.
• Deliver required documentation and other artefacts as defined by the global IT frameworks for Data and Information. This includes owning, creation and publishing of Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) and Business Information Models (BIMs)
• Partner with business and IT key stakeholders to ensure compliance of solution implementation to the intended data architecture and data governance expectations.
• Drive change towards data-driven/informed culture; support and advocate for enterprise information management best practices, including coaching and training.

What you will need:

• Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience with SAP S4 and ECC full life-cycle implementations in FI/CO (Finance and Controlling) as functional expert
• 4+ years of experience working in MDM and MDG projects and solid understanding of MDM and MDG concepts including finance, Business Partner (BP), supplier, customer
• Knowledgeable in the design and construction of Data & Information Flow diagram and architectures between various SAP & Non-SAP applications within SAP ERP Transformation ecosystem
• Exposure to various data modeling techniques e.g., Data Flow Diagrams (DFD), entity-relationship (ER) diagrams
• Flexibility and agility to work with global teams spread over US, Europe, APAC geographies
• Ability to guide and coach junior team members within Data Solution & Migration team
• Experience working with third party IT vendors and/or IT system solution providers
• Ability to actively participate, collaborate and influence in business workshops, stay open and curious, ask questions and think from End-to-End(E2E) perspective
• Experience developing partnerships across IT and business, utilizing strong communication and team building skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization structure with significant emphasis on collaboration and persuasion, rather than relying entirely on command and control.
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear and understandable format and the required changes.
• Demonstrated understanding of cross-divisional business needs and working strategically with multiple facets of a global business.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• A driven, results-oriented individual contributor with ability to deliver results and integrate effectively into the culture. The successful candidate must possess a strong balance of confidence and humility while helping to drive accountability across the organization.
• Ownership & Accountability - able to take ownership of deliverables and possess the right level of follow-up and follow through to ensure successful completion of tasks and outputs
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills - consistently drive outcomes through influence and measurement, rather than through direct control
• Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate clearly and articulate concepts effectively cross-functionally and at a variety of levels within the organization.
• Organization & Strategic Agility - must have a high degree of situational awareness and ability to navigate complex issues and channels. 
• High Energy & Stamina. Proven capabilities in persevering through cultural and political hurdles with balanced optimism to drive and deliver on managed service strategies / objectives.
• Innovation & Creativity – Provide innovative approaches to business outcomes in order to create new solutions that achieve competitive advantage.
• Analytical Thinking – Can identify more than one solution to many problems. Often brings a new perspective to a problem, or identifies items others have overlooked.
• Decision Making/Judgement – Selects effective approaches to solving issues, based on available information and strategic objectives with the risk appetite.
• Customer Orientation – Determines and fulfils customers’ needs.
• Relationship Builder and Data Solution ambassador – Inspire and build trust to maintain relationships internally and with key customer groups that support and improve personal/team effectiveness. Leverages cross-organizational structure relationships to facilitate promotion of Data Solution team goals
• Conflict Resolution - Is respected as a key contributor to meetings, both within and outside the team, acting as a trusted independent thinker, leading to collaborative acceptance of the way forward.
• Personality: Strong work ethic – self-starter - highly motivated

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

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