Functional Master Data Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Functional Master Data Lead position for one of our top clients working remote.

• Kelly Outsourcing Consulting Group KellyOCG, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a Functional Master Data Lead for a 6-month+ engagement at one of our Global clients working remote. This role is a full-time, fully benefited position.
• As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from.
• You’ll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation and sick/personal time.
• All KellyOCG employees receive annual performance reviews.

Position Overview

The Functional Master Data Lead is responsible for the governance, design, and execution oversight of functional master data within SAP S/4HANA environments.
This role ensures that critical functional data objects—including Bills of Material (BOMs), Routings, Source Lists, Contracts, Purchasing Info Records (PIRs), Quality Info Records (QIRs), Production Versions and other identified Functional Master Data within program—are accurately created, maintained, and aligned with enterprise standards and business requirements.
The role serves as a key interface between SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) orchestration and S/4 process workstream teams, ensuring that functional master data is created at the appropriate stage gates to enable end-to-end supply chain processes.

1. Functional Master Data Leadership

• Serve as the Master Data Governance SME for functional master data across Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Deliver, Finance, Intercompany, Source, Plan.
• Help to define and standardize data models, templates, and naming conventions
• Ensure consistent implementation of functional master data process across the Global Template
• Build relationships with Global Process Managers and key functional area SMEs to deep dive on processes ensuring understanding of the full scope required to achieve successful end-to-end execution.

2. Data Quality and Compliance

• Ensure Functional Master Data collection processes are aligned with Enterprise and MedTech data standards.
• Partner with Data Owners and Value Stream Leads to define ownership and accountability.
• Drive utilization of attribute derivations, validations and default values.

3. MDG Orchestration & S/4 Execution Alignment

• Collaborate with SAP MDG teams to ensure functional data creation is properly triggered and orchestrated.
• Align functional data readiness with material lifecycle stage gates (e.g., Plan Ready, Make/Logistics Ready, Sales Ready).
• Coordinate execution with functional teams responsible for maintaining data directly in S/4.

4. End-to-End Business Process Enablement

• Ensure functional master data enables key business processes across each Function.
• Identify and resolve gaps impacting operational readiness.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with:
  • Supply Chain (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver)
  • Quality, Regulatory, and Finance teams
  • SAP Solution Architects
• Lead workshops, working sessions, and solution design discussions.

6. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Drive standardization and automation of functional master data processes.
• Recommend improvements leveraging SAP tools (Fiori, BTP, integrations).
• Promote reuse of global templates and leading practices.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP experience, including:
  • Strong expertise in SAP Material Master (MM)
  • Deep experience with functional master data objects:
    • BOMs, Routings, Production Versions
    • Source Lists, Contracts, PIRs, QIRs
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or transformations
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Proven experience in data governance, standards, and master data management
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Confident in a high stress fast paced project

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certified Material Master Practitioner (or equivalent certification)
• Experience with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
• Exposure to SAP BTP, integrations, and workflow orchestration
• Experience in global template deployments or large-scale ERP programs
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., Medical Devices, Pharma, GxP)
• Strong documentation skill to translate business needs into actionable insights/requirements

Key Competencies

• Strong SAP functional expertise (MM, PP, QM integration)
• Data governance and stewardship leadership
• Business process integration mindset
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Why Kelly®?
The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.
Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.
The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Vacation and sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
• Weekly pay

About Kelly Services®
As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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