SAP Data Lineage and Cataloging Specialist

Description

Job Title: SAP Data Lineage and Cataloging Specialist

Location: U.S. Based (Remote)

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about uncovering the story behind data and ensuring its seamless flow across systems? We're seeking a skilled SAP Data Lineage and Cataloging Specialist to lead technical data lineage and cataloging efforts within SAP systems. This role is critical in documenting data transformations, building a comprehensive data catalog, and driving transparency across the enterprise data landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Cataloging:

• Build and maintain a detailed data catalog for SAP systems.
• Document data definitions, field mappings, business rules, and relationships between data assets.

Technical Data Lineage:

• Define and document end-to-end technical lineage of SAP data across modules and integrated systems.

Metadata Management:

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to collect, standardize, and manage metadata.

Data Governance:

• Establish and enforce standards for data cataloging, lineage documentation, and metadata management.

Data Flow Analysis:

• Analyze data flows and dependencies to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, or gaps.
• Recommend optimization strategies.

Collaboration with SAP Functional Teams:

• Partner with SAP MM, SD, FICO, and other teams to understand data structures and business rules.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously improve cataloging and lineage documentation processes for greater clarity and efficiency.

Stakeholder Support:

• Provide technical support and insights to stakeholders for better decision-making.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:

• Develop clear documentation and training materials to support data governance practices.

What You Will Learn:

• Advanced techniques in data cataloging and lineage documentation.
• Data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Cross-functional collaboration with business and technical teams.
• Problem-solving in complex data ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with metadata management tools.
• How data lineage supports strategic business decisions.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Technology, Engineering, or Data Science (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in SAP data management with a focus on data governance.
• Strong knowledge of SAP modules (ECC, S/4HANA, BW, etc.).
• Experience with data cataloging and lineage tools (e.g., SAP Data Services, Informatica).
• Familiarity with data integration, migration, and transformation in SAP environments.
• Solid understanding of data governance principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
• SAP Data Management certifications.
• Scripting or automation tools for data management.
• Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or other data lakes.
• Familiarity with ETL tools (e.g., Matillion, Alteryx).
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

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