Lead SAP Customer Master Data & Analytics
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Responsibilities
- Lead the Customer Master Data vision, roadmap, and governance framework across SAP S/4HANA and integrated systems.
- Serve as the senior point of contact for Customer Master Data across Customer Service, Supply Chain, Pricing, Finance/AR, Commercial, and IT.
- Define and enforce global customer data standards, stewardship practices, and data quality controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Customer Master Data processes, balancing global standardization with operational agility.
- Oversee Customer MDM/DSP (Syniti - Data Stewardship Platform) operating models, including intake, validation, approvals, stewardship, escalation, and audit readiness.
- Lead and manage DSP workflows to ensure timely processing, SLA adherence, and high data quality.
- Support end-to-end project delivery, including design, test, and rollout of SAP enhancements, integrations, and data remediation initiatives.
- Lead medium-to-large scale initiatives using Smartsheet project management methodology.
- Maintain and update Customer Master Data SOPs and country variants following process or system enhancements.
- Deliver executive-level reporting and analytics on data quality, KPIs, and process performance.
- Drive AI-enabled automation initiatives such as duplicate detection, intelligent validation, and workflow optimization.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, privacy, and SOX requirements related to customer data.
- Lead and manage a team of 3-5 analysts supporting customer onboarding for U.S. sales organizations.
- Directly manage, coach, and develop team members through performance management, capability building, and career development.
- Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, or Data & Analytics within complex enterprise environments.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end Order-to-Cash (OTC) processes, with the ability to partner effectively across Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Pricing, Commercial, and IT.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, drive change, and operate independently within a matrixed, global organization.
- Proven experience leading process improvement and data quality initiatives with a strong focus on governance, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Strong project management capabilities, including experience managing medium-to-large initiatives using Smartsheet or similar tools.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate broad direction into clear, actionable insights.
- High proficiency in Excel.
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server, Power BI, Oracle, and data modeling concepts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight timelines.
- Demonstrated people leadership capabilities, including coaching, performance management, and team development, aligned with AbbVie leadership behaviors.
Requirements
- Experience working within a formal MDM framework and data stewardship platforms (e.g., DSP/Syniti).
- Prior exposure to internal audit, SOX, or regulatory compliance related to master data.
- Experience supporting or leading SAP S/4HANA data initiatives or large-scale system transformations.
- Demonstrated interest in innovation, automation, and analytics-driven process optimization.
- Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Finance.
- Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be
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Additional Information
The Lead, Customer Master Data & Analytics, within the Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization, supports the Order-to-Cash (OTC) Global Process Lead by ensuring strong governance, data quality, and operational excellence for Customer Master Data across SAP S/4HANA and integrated systems. This role provides people leadership and partners cross-functionally to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely customer data that enables effective OTC execution, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making, while driving continuous improvement, analytics, and process innovation.
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