Lead Architect – Master Data
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Lead Architect driving global master data architecture strategy during SAP S/4HANA transformation at Scotts Miracle-Gro. Collaborate with VP, Data Intelligence & AI on enterprise data management initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Define and own the target-state master data architecture for the SAP ECC to S/4HANA Cloud migration
- Serve as design authority for the master data workstream — setting data models, conversion standards, and migration design principles aligned to SAP Activate
- Provide architectural guidance in Fit-to-Standard workshops for data domains
- Analyze the SAP Simplification List to identify deprecated objects, mandatory conversions, and architectural changes
- Architect master data solutions adhering to Clean Core / ABAP Cloud extensibility frameworks
- Design modern data exposure and consumption models leveraging Core Data Services (CDS) Views and the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) ecosystem
- Lead the architectural design and structural alignment of Finance master data for S/4HANA
- Establish and maintain standard data models for Business Partner, Material, and Finance domains to ensure cross-functional data integrity
- Select and architect the data profiling and automated remediation tooling stack
- Partner with business data stewards to define data quality KPIs and validation standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Data Architecture and Master Data Management (MDM)
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, with a proven track record of serving as the Data or Architecture Lead on at least one completed, full-lifecycle ECC to S/4HANA migration
- Deep technical knowledge of SAP MDG, SAP BTP (Integration Suite), and SAP Datasphere
- Strong proficiency in SAP Activate methodology, Fit-to-Standard delivery, and Clean Core compliance
- Mastery of SAP Simplification Lists, ABAP Cloud extensibility models, and CDS Views for data exposure
- Strong understanding of ERP data structures, with specific expertise in the SAP Finance data model (Universal Journal, G/L, Cost/Profit Centers), alongside Material and Business Partner models
- Expert-level knowledge of data profiling tools, data lineage, and ETL/ELT data pipelines.
- Candidates must possess at least one of the following industry-recognized certifications: SAP Certified Application Associate - Master Data Governance (SAP MDG) or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) (Master or Practitioner level).
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401K match (up to 7.5%)
- Wellness reimbursement program
- 15% discount on company stock
- Adoption, fertility and surrogacy support up to $30,000
- Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion




















