ERP (SAP) Data Lead

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Jun 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. About the Role The ERP Data Lead is responsible for the end-to-end strategy, governance, and execution of all data-related activities within the SAP S/4HANA implementation/transformation program. This role ensures data integrity, quality, and readiness throughout the project lifecycle, including data migration, data cleansing, master data governance, and data validation. The Data Lead serves as the key liaison between business stakeholders, functional teams, technical teams, and third-party partners on all data matters. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Data Strategy & Governance - Define and own the overarching data strategy for the SAP S/4HANA program Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and procedures Define data ownership, stewardship roles, and accountability structures across business units Develop and maintain the data governance operating model for ongoing post-go-live sustainability Data Migration - Lead the design, planning, and execution of the data migration strategy (ETL/ELT processes) Define data localization requirements to support multi-country transactions Define a right-sized data migration scope, approach, tooling Oversee the development of data mapping rules, transformation logic, and migration scripts Plan and manage mock migrations, dress rehearsals, and cutover data activities Ensure reconciliation and validation of migrated data against source systems Data Quality & Cleansing - Establish data quality rules, KPIs, and metrics to measure and monitor data health Lead data profiling and analysis of legacy/source system data to identify quality issues Coordinate business-led data cleansing activities and track progress to completion Implement automated data quality checks and exception reporting Master Data Management - Define the master data model and harmonization approach across organizational entities (e.g., Material Master, Business Partner, Chart of Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers) Drive master data standardization and harmonization across business units and geographies Support the design of master data governance processes in SAP MDG or equivalent tooling Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement - Lead and manage the data workstream team, including internal resources and external consultants Serve as the primary point of contact for all data-related decisions, escalations, and risks Collaborate closely with functional leads (Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, etc.) to understand data requirements Provide regular status reporting on data workstream progress to program leadership and steering committees Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and knowledge transfer with business data owners and stewards Cutover & Hypercare - Develop and execute the data cutover plan as part of the broader program cutover strategy Support hyper-care and post-go-live data issue resolution Establish ongoing data monitoring and continuous improvement processes Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP Activate methodology Experience in a global/multi-country rollout environment Industry-specific experience in Manufacturing; Medical Device manufacturing is a plus Specific experience in Manufacturing; Medical Device manufacturing is a plus Experience partnering with System Integrators Familiarity with SAP BTP, SAP Datasphere, or SAP Analytics Cloud from a data perspective Up to 50% Travel as required for project needs Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. Benefits & Compensation MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$136,000.00 - $230,000.00 For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $150,000 .00 - $256,000.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI). At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico. For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below. MiniMed Benefits Overview About MiniMed MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. Learn more about our business, and our mission here . It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.