Data Governance Business Analyst

Data Governance Business Analyst 6 Month Contract (Possible extension Location: Fully Onsite - 5 Days Onsite (Client located in Foster City, CA Work Shift: Monday through Friday (8:00AM – 5:00PM PST • Must be able to work on W-2 basis • Must be local to the Foster City, CA area Are you ready to elevate your software engineering career? One of the country's largest financial institutions is searching for a talented Data Governance Business Analyst to join their innovative technology team in a hybrid capacity. In this role, you’ll collaborate with brilliant minds, contribute to impactful projects in the technology space, and use your expertise to solve moderately complex engineering challenges. If making a difference alongside a future-focused team excites you, this is your chance to help shape how tech drives customer financial success on a national scale. This exciting opportunity to drive engineering excellence begins as an 6 Month W2 contract (Possible extension) offering a comprehensive benefits package and the potential for extension. Job Description Seeking dynamic and results-driven Data Lead with 8+ years of expertise in data management, data governance, and SAP data platforms. Proven success in partnering with cross-functional teams to drive scalable data governance frameworks, conduct gap analyses, and deliver enterprise-wide solutions that improve data quality, workflow, and auditability. Deep working knowledge of SAP MDG/MDM and strong experience defining and implementing data governance and stewardship operating models within complex manufacturing environments. • Led current-state assessment of data management processes, tools, workflows, and governance practices across Manufacturing Operations. • Performed structured gap analysis between current MDM and target-state MDG capabilities, focusing on workflow, approval processes, stewardship, audit trails, and data quality. • Evaluated SAP MDG and other MDM/MDG solutions for fit against business needs and manufacturing requirements. • Collaborated with Enterprise Data Governance, BizApps, SAP/PLM teams, and business data stewards to define and document target-state data governance models. • Supported business case development for MDG implementation, detailing scope, value drivers, approach, risks, dependencies, and phased roadmaps. • Defined governance requirements across multiple data domains: material, MM/PP/QM, EWM, TM, FSM, CDC, supplier/vendor, customer/service, and additional MOPS-relevant domains. • Documented data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, approval workflows, change-control, and governance checkpoints. • Identified opportunities to automate data enrichment, standardize approvals, and enhance auditability. • Prioritized MDG use cases and implementation phases based on business impact, process maturity, and data readiness. • Translated business process needs into technical and solution requirements for MDG/MDM. • Defined and documented data quality rules, validation checks, duplicate prevention, exception management, and reporting requirements. • Facilitated workshops to align business stakeholders on process design and implementation priorities. • Prepared executive-ready documentation, recommendations, and roadmaps for leadership. • Comprehensive current-state assessment of MDM implementation and governance models. • Gap analysis report detailing differences between current MDM and target-state MDG needs. • MDG/MDM capability evaluation, including SAP MDG fit. • Recommended target-state data governance operating model. • Prioritized MDG implementation roadmap. • Documented business requirements for key processes including approvals, stewardship, duplicate prevention, and reporting. • Executive-ready recommendations to enable decision-making. Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree; 8-10 years’ experience in data management/governance, including SAP data. • Strong command of data governance: ownership, stewardship, workflow, data quality, auditability, change control. • Deep experience with SAP MDG or comparable MDM/MDG platforms. • Domain expertise in SAP Material Master, MM, PP, QM, EWM, TM, FSM, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality, service operations. • Skilled in performing current-state assessments, gap/capability analyses, roadmap development. • Proven ability to translate business needs into governance and system requirements. • Excellent cross-functional collaboration with IT/BizApps, governance, SAP teams, and process owners. • Experienced in facilitating workshops, documenting business/technical requirements, and building executive presentations. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management. • Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments. Preferred Experience • Hands-on SAP MDG implementation, configuration, or business ownership. • Experience with SAP S/4HANA, data lifecycle management. • Background in manufacturing, automotive, robotics, supply chain, or high-tech environments. • Familiarity with PLM-to-SAP data flows (3DX, BOM, material, and release-governance). • Experience with data domain models, quality rules, duplicate prevention, stewardship models. • Skilled at developing business cases for enterprise data governance platforms. • Knowledgeable in data cataloging, lineage, metadata management, and quality tooling. You will receive the following benefits: Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) Paid Sick Time Leave Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Motion Recruitment provides IT Staffing Solutions (Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire) in major North American markets. 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