Data Governance Consultant

Requirements Required – Technical Skills · Minimum 8 years of experience in Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality, or related data management initiatives. · Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation or transformation projects . · Strong knowledge of enterprise Data Governance frameworks and industry best practices (DAMA DMBOK preferred). · Experience defining and implementing Data Governance operating models , policies, standards, and procedures. · Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA master data structures , including: Business Partners Customers Vendors Material Master Organizational Structures · Experience designing and supporting Data Migration Strategies , migration objects, and data readiness activities. · Hands-on experience with SAP Migration Cockpit and data migration processes. · Strong knowledge of Data Quality Management , including validation rules, data controls, reconciliation processes, and acceptance criteria. · Experience with Metadata Management, Data Lineage, and Data Catalogs . · Experience using one or more Data Governance and MDM platforms, including: o SAP Master Data Governance (SAP MDG) o Microsoft Purview o Collibra o Informatica o Alation o IBM Information Governance Catalog · Knowledge of SAP Activate Methodology . · Experience supporting Discovery, Explore, Blueprint, Design, or Fit-to-Template workshops . · Understanding of SAP business process domains, including: o Order-to-Cash (O2C) o Procure-to-Pay (P2P) o Record-to-Report (R2R) o Store-to-Fulfill (S2F) · Knowledge of regulatory compliance and localization requirements across LATAM countries. · Strong documentation skills for governance frameworks, standards, business requirements, and recommendations. Required – Soft Skills Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Excellent executive communication and presentation capabilities. Strategic thinking and business-oriented mindset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to facilitate workshops and drive consensus among stakeholders. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to collaborate with global, cross-functional, and multicultural teams. Strong organizational and decision-making abilities. Ability to bridge business and IT organizations effectively. Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset. Results-oriented approach with strong attention to detail. Ability to influence business and technology teams. Nice to Have – Technical Skills DAMA DMBOK (CDMP) certification or equivalent Data Governance certification. SAP Master Data Governance (SAP MDG) implementation experience. Experience with SAP Information Steward or equivalent Data Quality solutions. Experience in large-scale global transformation programs. Knowledge of Enterprise Data Architecture frameworks. Experience with Data Catalog and Data Lineage implementations. Knowledge of Data Privacy, Data Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks. Experience supporting SAP Clean Core initiatives. Agile project delivery experience. Experience working in multinational SAP rollout programs across multiple regions. Responsibilities (Activities to be Performed) Participate in Discovery and Fit-to-Template workshops to identify impacts on master and transactional data. Assess the existing SAP S/4HANA global template and evaluate its applicability for LATAM entities. Identify master data gaps, localization requirements, and country-specific regulatory impacts. Define the overall Data Governance approach supporting the SAP S/4HANA implementation roadmap. Establish Data Governance principles, standards, policies, and best practices for Master Data Management. Identify and define critical data domains, including Business Partners, Customers, Vendors, Materials, Finance, and Organizational Structures. Define Data Owners, Data Stewards, and governance responsibilities across business and IT organizations. Collaborate with functional and technical teams to define data migration strategies, migration objects, and readiness activities. Define Data Quality rules, validation criteria, reconciliation processes, and acceptance standards. Assess data readiness and identify risks related to data quality, duplication, completeness, and consistency. Provide recommendations and remediation plans for identified data issues. Support migration planning activities and the definition of SAP Migration Cockpit requirements. Ensure alignment between Data Governance, Security, Integration, Analytics, and Enterprise Architecture workstreams. Document governance decisions, standards, frameworks, and implementation recommendations. Provide recommendations aligned with DAMA DMBOK, SAP Activate, SAP Best Practices, and Clean Core principles. Support testing readiness activities related to master data, migration validation, and reconciliation processes. Present findings, governance recommendations, data quality assessments, and risk reports to leadership and governance boards. Define and support the Data Governance roadmap for subsequent implementation phases. Required Languages · English: Advanced / Fluent (spoken and written). Additional Information Travel Requirements · Availability to travel for key workshops, stakeholder meetings, project milestones, and governance activities when required. Special Conditions · Contract: To be defined. · Work Modality: Hybrid / Remote (according to business requirements). · Location: México, Colombia. · Candidates are required to possess a valid passport and a valid U.S. travel visa, and must be eligible to travel to the United States on short notice based on project requirements