Architect Master Data Management

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Architect Master Data Management in West Palm Beach, FL.

Responsibilities:
Architectural Design & Strategy:
* End-to-End Architecture: Design and own the master data architecture across the entire SAP S/4HANA landscape and its integrated peripheral systems
* Data Modeling: Define the data models for core business entities, including Business Partners, Vendors, Materials, Equipment, Cost Centers, and WBS Elements
* Innovation Roadmap: Develop the long-term strategic roadmap for data automation, AI-driven data cleansing, and predictive data governance

Enterprise Data Governance:
* Policy Enforcement: Establish and enforce enterprise-wide data standards, naming conventions, and data lifecycle policies governing Create, Read, Update, and Delete/Archive functions
* System Configuration: Architect and configure automated workflow approvals within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) to ensure data is validated by the correct business stewards before entering the production environment
* Business Partnership: Partner directly with Business Process Owner (BPO) Leads in Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to translate physical business requirements into digital data rules

Quality Assurance & System Health:
* Gatekeeping: Act as the primary gatekeeper for the "Clean Core" strategy by actively preventing rogue data entries, unauthorized customizations, and duplicate records
* Health Monitoring: Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor data health, proactively identifying anomalies, orphan records, or integration failures
* Data Migration Leadership: Lead mass data migration and cleansing initiatives during Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integrations or new operating company (OpCo) rollouts

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
* Relevant SAP Certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate or Professional in SAP S/4HANA or Master Data Governance) are highly desirable
* Any additional industry-recognized certifications in Data Management or Architecture (e.g., DAMA/CDMP) are a strong plus
* Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in SAP data architecture, with deep technical proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
* Extensive experience establishing enterprise-wide data standards, lifecycle policies, and automated MDG workflow approvals to maintain a "Clean Core"
* Experience developing innovation roadmaps involving data automation, AI-driven cleansing, and predictive governance models
* Proven track record of defining and implementing enterprise-scale data models for Business Partners, Materials, Equipment, and complex Financial structures (Cost Centers/WBS)
* Demonstrated success leading mass data migration and cleansing initiatives during large-scale SAP rollouts or Mergers & Acquisitions
* Ability to partner effectively with Business Process Owners in Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to translate business needs into technical data rules

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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