Lead Architect – Master Data

Scotts Co

Lead Architect driving global master data architecture strategy during SAP S/4HANA transformation at Scotts Miracle-Gro. Collaborate with VP, Data Intelligence & AI on enterprise data management initiatives.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $147,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPETL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the target-state master data architecture for the SAP ECC to S/4HANA Cloud migration
Serve as design authority for the master data workstream — setting data models, conversion standards, and migration design principles aligned to SAP Activate
Provide architectural guidance in Fit-to-Standard workshops for data domains
Analyze the SAP Simplification List to identify deprecated objects, mandatory conversions, and architectural changes
Architect master data solutions adhering to Clean Core / ABAP Cloud extensibility frameworks
Design modern data exposure and consumption models leveraging Core Data Services (CDS) Views and the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) ecosystem
Lead the architectural design and structural alignment of Finance master data for S/4HANA
Establish and maintain standard data models for Business Partner, Material, and Finance domains to ensure cross-functional data integrity
Select and architect the data profiling and automated remediation tooling stack
Partner with business data stewards to define data quality KPIs and validation standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
10+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Data Architecture and Master Data Management (MDM)
5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, with a proven track record of serving as the Data or Architecture Lead on at least one completed, full-lifecycle ECC to S/4HANA migration
Deep technical knowledge of SAP MDG, SAP BTP (Integration Suite), and SAP Datasphere
Strong proficiency in SAP Activate methodology, Fit-to-Standard delivery, and Clean Core compliance
Mastery of SAP Simplification Lists, ABAP Cloud extensibility models, and CDS Views for data exposure
Strong understanding of ERP data structures, with specific expertise in the SAP Finance data model (Universal Journal, G/L, Cost/Profit Centers), alongside Material and Business Partner models
Expert-level knowledge of data profiling tools, data lineage, and ETL/ELT data pipelines.
Candidates must possess at least one of the following industry-recognized certifications: SAP Certified Application Associate - Master Data Governance (SAP MDG) or Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) (Master or Practitioner level).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K match (up to 7.5%)
Wellness reimbursement program
15% discount on company stock
Adoption, fertility and surrogacy support up to $30,000
Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP S/4HANASAP MDGABAP Cloud ExtensibilityCore Data Services (CDS) ViewsData LineageETL/ELT Data PipelinesData Quality KPIsData ModelsData Conversion StandardsArchitectural Design Principles

Certifications

SAP Certified Application Associate - Master Data Governance (SAP MDG)Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)