Data Transformation Lead

Job Title:

Data Transformation Team Lead

Location:

Hyderabad

Job Description:

Data Transformation Team Lead will be responsible for leading a central team that ensures Data Readiness of Lonza’s global manufacturing sites for the global deployment of the strategic SAP S/4HANA ERP Transformation program “Nexus”. Key responsibilities include leading the team operationally supporting the preparation of S/4HANA ERP deployments with Master- and Transactional Data Cleansing / Harmonization, Data Migration and Data Management stabilization post go-Live.

This role demands a proactive leader with strong stakeholder management skills, technical expertise in data objects and governance, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration for continuous data improvement.

What You Will Get:

• Opportunity to work in a global life sciences company.
• Ownership across the employee life cycle.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional and regional teams.
• Platform to contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Data Migration Readiness

• Ensures data cleansing activities in coordination with data owners to ensure data migration readiness as per Nexus S/4HANA deployment plan.
• Coordinate closely with Nexus Data (Migration), IT and Business Process teams to ensure alignment of all activities with overall Data Migration Strategy and Planning.
• Oversee review and development data cleansing rulesets to meet business data requirements.

Data Harmonization Readiness

• Ensure Data Harmonization initiatives are finalized, approved and ready to be
  included into the Data Migration.
• Coordinate closely with Nexus Data, IT and Business Process teams as well as Data Owners to ensure alignment with overall Data Harmonization Strategy and Planning.

Data Migration Support

• Oversee the support of Data Migration activities including data mapping,
  verification/validation and reconciliation. Coordinate with Nexus stakeholders and responsible Data Owners.
• Ensure Quality relevant documentation requirements are adhered to.

Operative Master Data Management with SAP MDG (post go-Live)

• Act as a key contract for local and global businesses for master data CRUD
  (Create, Read, Update, Delete) requests. Consult and advise business
  stakeholders on their master data requests.
• Monitor and process Master Data requests via SAP MDG and/or S/4HANA.
• Perform regular master data maintenance tasks including cleansing,
  deactivation, and quality checks.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with Data Governance frameworks and MDM Processes defined in SAP Signavio and SOPs.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Ensure alignment with Data & Information Architects and continuous improvement of operational data management.
• Track and report progress for the areas of responsibility.

Documentation and Training

• Ensure required documentation of all data activities is established in line with
  program requirements.
• Provide training and support to data owners to support consistent execution.
• Document lessons learned and contributed to continuous improvement efforts.

Data Governance and Compliance

• Protect the global S/4HANA template including its data model and data designs principles through standardized process execution.
• Monitor and resolve data-related issues and service ticket management. Ensure that disruptions and issues are assigned and addressed promptly.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in in SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC Data Management, Data Migration and/or Digital Transformation Consulting.
• Strong knowledge of SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) and/or other Data Management or Data Migration tools.
• Expertise in Data Management, Data Cleansing and Harmonization.
• Deep understanding of Data Objects and Models in SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC.
• Expertise in data profiling, mapping, validation/verification and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail.
• Project management and organizational skills, with experience in preparing and delivering training and workshops.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.