Mgr, Master Data Lifecycle (Hybrid)

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company, is seeking an experienced SAP Master Data Lifecycle Manager to lead and govern the end-to-end lifecycle of supply chain master data in SAP S4 HANA. This role will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and business-aligned master data processes spanning creation, maintenance, archiving, and retirement. The successful candidate will partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and IT stakeholders to drive data governance, process standardisation, and continuous improvement across the master data lifecycle. Why This Role Matters High‑quality master data is critical to efficient supply chain operations. This role ensures that trusted, governed, and lifecycle‑managed data underpins planning, execution, and decision‑making across the organization. This role is designed to be hybrid with regular onsite involvement at our production facility and HQ in Palo Alto, California. What You will do Master Data Lifecycle Management Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of SAP master data objects (e.g., Material, Vendor, Customer, BOM, Routings). Define, implement, and enforce lifecycle policies including creation, approval, maintenance, archiving, and deletion. Ensure master data supports business processes across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver. Governance & Data Quality Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, and policies aligned with enterprise data strategy. Monitor and improve data quality KPIs (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness). Lead data quality remediation initiatives and root cause analysis for recurring issues. Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Process Design & Optimization Design and standardize global master data processes within SAP S/4HANA. Identify opportunities to automate workflows and reduce manual intervention. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma principles. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the central point of contact for Supply Chain master data requirements. Collaborate with business stakeholders to align master data design with operational needs. Partner with IT teams for system enhancements, integrations, and migrations. SAP & Tools Expertise Configure and optimize SAP master data processes (MDG, S/4HANA). Support implementation and enhancement of SAP MDG where applicable. Work with data tools for profiling, cleansing, and monitoring (e.g., SAP Information Steward or equivalent). Data Migration & Transformation Support SAP transformation programs. Lead master data cleansing, harmonization, and migration activities. Ensure data readiness and governance throughout program lifecycles. Team Leadership & Capability Building Provide guidance to Master Data Analysts and Stewards. Promote a data‑driven culture and best practices within the organisation. Deliver training and documentation on master data processes and standards. What You will have Core Requirements Extensive experience in SAP Master Data management within a Supply Chain environment. Strong understanding of SAP data objects (Material Master, Vendor, Customer, BOM, Routings, etc.). Proven experience managing data lifecycle processes and governance frameworks. Experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP MDG. Technical & Functional Expertise Knowledge of end-to-end Supply Chain processes. Experience in data quality management and data governance tools. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Leadership & Communication Ability to influence and collaborate across cross‑functional stakeholders. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience leading or mentoring data teams. Desirable Qualifications Experience in SAP transformation programs. Knowledge of industry data standards (e.g., GS1, ISO). Certification in SAP, Data Governance, or Data Management (e.g., DAMA, SAP MDG). Success Measures Improvement in data quality metrics across key master data domains. Reduction in process cycle times and errors. Adoption of standardized lifecycle processes globally. Effective support of Supply Chain operations through reliable master data. Successful delivery of NPI Events to support new product delivery. What will set You apart Completed Bachelors or Masters Degree program in data analytics, data science, supply chain, or a related field. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and **Affirmative Action Employer** encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, click here. Benefits Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time. Base Pay Range $155,900 - $214,357 Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co