Vacancy: Data Systems Solution Lead

Location: Skopje, North Macedonia

Job Family: IT

As the Data Systems Solution Lead, you will drive the functional specification of key components in the SAP MDG landscape from the existing SAP ECC6 scope on Unify, through significant enhancements, applying standard SAP tooling (e.g. decision and derivation tables) and uplifting all to an S4HANA version with key functionality to address data object harmonisation, support a business rules engine and improve data quality through MDG and other applications (BOIS, SAP Data Quality, Collibra Data Dictionary and Collibra Data Quality, etc.)

Reporting to the Data Governance and Management Platform Lead, the Data Systems Solutions team, within the Data Governance and Management Platform will be part of the JMIT’s on-going capability to actively apply operational master data governance through data governance applications, (e.g. SAP’s product MDG), mass update solutions and data quality solutions). It will include the ability analyse data, profile it and enrich / align it to internal and external global data standards to ensure that current and future business requirements are met.

Johnson Matthey IT (JM IT) is Johnson Matthey’s global IT function responsible for ensuring that our IT capabilities are not only able to support and integrate technologies but can also offer insight into future IT tools that could provide us with a competitive edge and improved operating efficiencies.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

• Participate in and where appropriate lead staff in a team of analysts, work with specialists and suppliers to ensure provision of in depth technical/business process advice for their relevant workstream - Data Systems Support
• Work actively with the Data Deployment, the Data and Analytics Team and the Business User community to encourage knowledge transfer, skills improvement and process improvement
• With team members, work with the Business Data Owners and the MDM community to encourage accountability, knowledge transfer, skills improvement, importance of risk and compliance and business data enhancement.
• Oversee alignment of our data to external data standard services (Bank master, Dun & Bradstreet, potential address master references) and working with the Data Governance Lead and Analysts seek other sources and methods to facilitate compliance
• Stakeholder Management & Advocacy: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the engineering and business teams.
• Monitor the execution, performance and availability of data specific applications, using industry standard utilities and tools 

Requirements for the role:

• Track record of leading, developing and coaching remote teams.
• Experience of good master data practices.
• Good skills in Microsoft office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of documenting standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and work instructions.
• Experience of stakeholder management and ERP systems.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted

for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised

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For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact UKRecruit@matthey.com. 

How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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