Lead SAP Master Data Governance Systems Analyst

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology manufacturer is seeking a Lead SAP Master Data Governance Analyst in Belfast. This senior role involves owning the Master Data capability within a modern SAP S/4HANA environment, actively engaging with stakeholders across finance, supply chain, and manufacturing. The position requires hands-on experience with SAP MDG and the ability to guide governance practices effectively. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing three days on-site in Belfast, along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Must have strong hands-on experience with SAP MDG in S/4HANA.
• Experience acting as a functional lead for Master Data required.
• Comfortable guiding senior stakeholders on governance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Master Data capability within SAP MDG.
• Act as the primary contact for governance and best practice.
• Support testing activities to validate data and configurations.
• Work with stakeholders on requirements and MDG design.
• Partner with IT and third-party teams for issue resolution.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with SAP MDG

Ability to act as a functional lead

Experience in finance and supply chain processes

Confident communication with senior stakeholders

Job description

Lead SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Analyst

Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)
Open to UK-based candidates willing to relocate to Belfast
Comprehensive benefits package (healthcare, pension, etc.)

A global technology manufacturer is continuing to build out its Belfast operation and is looking to hire a Lead SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Analyst to take ownership of its Master Data capability within a large, modern SAP S/4HANA environment.

This is a senior, business-facing role for someone who enjoys being the go-to expert for how master data is structured, governed and used across the business. It combines hands-on system work with heavy involvement in testing, design, and stakeholder engagement across finance, manufacturing and supply chain.

This is not a consulting delivery role or a narrow configuration position. It is an internal leadership role focused on ownership, best practice and long-term improvement of how Master Data supports the business.

The Opportunity

You will join at a key point in a global "One ERP" programme, where one of the company's largest and oldest manufacturing sites is being migrated onto SAP S/4HANA. Master Data is a critical workstream in this transformation, and this role will play a central part in defining how data is migrated, governed and used going forward.

Based in Belfast, you will be part of a global SAP team, acting as the L3 Lead for Master Data and working closely with other functional leads across Finance, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

What You'll Be Doing

• Owning the end-to-end Master Data capability within SAP MDG, covering key domains such as customer, supplier, material and finance data.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for business users on Master Data governance, structure and best practice.
• Supporting and leading testing activities, validating data and ensuring new configurations work as intended across downstream S/4HANA processes.
• Working with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into practical MDG design and enhancements.
• Partnering with internal IT teams and third-party support to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Contributing to major transformation initiatives, including data migration and process standardisation as part of the wider ERP rollout.

Who This Role Suits

• Someone with strong, hands-on experience working with SAP MDG in a modern S/4HANA landscape.
• Comfortable acting as the functional lead and trusted advisor for Master Data, rather than a background contributor.
• Experienced across multiple master data domains and able to explain how data choices impact finance, supply chain and manufacturing processes.
• Confident working with senior business stakeholders and guiding them on governance and best practice.
• Looking for a long-term, internal role with real ownership rather than short-term project delivery.

Why This Role Stands Out

• You will join at the start of a major site migration, not in a steady-state support environment.
• You will have clear ownership of a core enterprise capability rather than being one of many functional specialists.
• The organisation operates a modern SAP landscape, offering exposure to current technology and best practice.
• There is scope to broaden into adjacent SAP and data initiatives over time as the ERP programme evolves.

Working Model & Benefits

Hybrid working: 3 days per week on-site in Belfast.

Open to UK-based candidates but must be willing to relocate.

Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension and additional company benefits.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided. Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Jack Tyrrell via [e-mail].

Disclaimer

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Please note, we are receiving a high volume of applications and may be unable to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted. We thank you in advance for your understanding.