Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, seeking a Senior Staff SAP Business Analyst to support their Integrated Manufacturing Master Data function within the SAP S/4HANA environment. The role involves designing, configuring, and supporting master data processes to enable efficient production operations, while ensuring data integrity and alignment across various manufacturing modules.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and design integrated master data processes that support manufacturing, procurement, and production operations
- Lead and coordinate design discussions across Production Operations and technical teams to align master data requirements and governance standards
- Configure SAP S/4HANA modules (MM, PLMSI, MDG, and PEO) to support consistent and accurate master data creation, maintenance, and usage
- Author and maintain functional specifications for enhancements, integrations, and data governance automation
- Collaborate closely with ABAP developers and technical architects to standardize and deliver integrated solutions
- Support data migration, validation, and conversion activities during system cutovers and production transitions
- Develop and coordinate documentation, testing procedures, and end-user training for master data management processes
- Recommend and implement S/4HANA innovations and process improvements related to master data across the production value stream
- Utilize Jira and SAP Focused Build to manage requirements, design deliverables, and project workflows
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship required, as this role supports systems related to national defense
- Significant experience with SAP S/4HANA in one or more of the following areas: Material Management (MM), Product Lifecycle Management System Integration (PLMSI), Master Data Governance (MDG), or Production Engineering and Operations (PEO)
- Experience designing and supporting integrated master data processes across manufacturing and production environments
- Experience authoring functional specifications based on business requirements and translating them into technical design deliverables
- Experience collaborating with ABAP developers to design, standardize, and implement customized functional solutions
- Proven ability to analyze large data sets, identify data quality issues, and facilitate data-driven decisions
- Experience defining or supporting governance structures and validation rules for master data objects
- Ability to apply functional SAP knowledge to improve operational efficiency and standardization across production operations
- Experience supporting full system lifecycle activities, including gap analysis, requirements gathering, blueprinting, development, testing, and post go-live support
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills involving the integration of multiple IT systems
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with the ability to converse fluently between technical and functional audiences
- Hands-on configuration and support experience with SAP S/4HANA modules: Material Management (MM), Product Lifecycle Management System Integration (PLMSI), Master Data Governance (MDG), Production Engineering and Operations (PEO)
- Strong understanding of master data objects (materials, bills of material, routings, work centers, production versions) and their integration across manufacturing systems
- Experience designing and maintaining governance and validation rules for manufacturing master data
- Familiarity with data migration, conversion tools, and integration testing processes
- Experience using Jira and SAP Focused Build to manage requirements, test cases, and project workflows
- Ability to independently drive requirements gathering, solution design, and cross-functional alignment across business and technical teams
- Experience with Agile or hybrid delivery models in a large-scale ERP environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders