Senior Engineer, SAP Master Data Governance

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

Cardinal Health’s Enterprise Master Data Management technology team is on a tremendous growth journey.  Comprised of Operations and Development functions, we aim to be a world-class master data organization that enables Cardinal Health to be healthcare’s most trusted partner.  Cardinal Health is driving healthcare to the next level.  We boast great opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented engineers who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a fun and collaborative atmosphere.  

We currently have a career opening for a Sr Engineer, SAP Master data!

The scope of this role is to provide subject matter expertise as part of the Master Data Management organization within Cardinal Health’s Pharmaceutical Segment.  

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning and sequencing end-to-end design workshops, supporting facilitation by leveraging industry best practices and extensive global SAP implementation experience.
• Lead and direct teams during problem-solving and crisis management.
• Identify gaps between business requirements and current solutions and develop options and cost estimates to bridge those gaps.
• Drive and guide the implementation team, facilitating integration and defining solutions for SAP MDG.
• Offer architecture recommendations, analyzing options and their pros/cons for potential changes to SAP MDG initiatives and functional solutions.
• Responsible for process design, configuration, testing assistance, requirements gathering, and establishing a fully functional MDG environment.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, and Product Owners to create detailed technical architecture patterns for master data initiatives.
• Conduct workshops to capture and document business requirements for SAP MDG.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop innovative solutions addressing business challenges and opportunities.
• Author technical documentation, modify existing code, conduct code reviews, and perform data fixes and testing.
• Demonstrate expertise in functional integration by collaborating with business users to document requirements, create functional specifications, and support functional, regression, and UAT testing.
• Partner with Enterprise Architecture teams for product selection, capability roadmaps, and governance processes.
• Monitor and manage proactive maintenance of application platform environments.
• Support and lead prioritization meetings for enhancements and defect resolution with functional partners.
• Provide functional expertise, guidance, presentations, and instruction to stakeholders.
• Maintain an enterprise-wide perspective and guide others to understand the broader implications of decision-making.
• Interface with business solution teams and partners for operational platform events and solution design needs. Ensure critical MDG processes are monitored and alerted, automating recurring incidents where possible.
• Ensure compliance and encourage the adoption of standard tools like Solution Manager, Change Request Management, and JIRA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Expertise in the implementation of SAP MDG solutions for master data domains such as Customer, Vendor, and Material in large-scale projects is required.
• Extensive experience in integrating SAP MDG with SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA systems.
• Strong understanding of third-party interfaces and data conversion processes.
• Proven experience in aligning business process requirements with the technical implementation of SAP Master Data Governance.
• Expert-level SAP functional configuration experience in Material, Customer, and Supplier master data.
• Significant experience with BRF+ (Business Rule Framework plus), including building rule-based workflow services, user exits, BADIs, and working collaboratively with developers for enhancements.
• Proficiency in data model enhancement, data transfer (DIF/DEF), data replication framework (DRF), and rule-based workflow configuration.
• Experience in integrating business process requirements with SAP MDG technical solutions.
• SAP MDG certifications are a plus.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $121,600 - $173,700

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 02/03/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.