Senior Principal IT Architect - SAP Master Data Governance

As Senior Principal IT Architect, SAP Master Data Governance (MDG), you will define and advance the enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for master data capabilities across Medtronic. This role serves as the technical authority for SAP MDG and master data management, driving scalable solutions that support SAP S/4HANA transformation, enterprise data governance, and business innovation. You will work closely with business, product, data, and technology teams to translate complex requirements into practical solutions and establish reusable enterprise capabilities., * Define enterprise architecture, strategy, standards, and governance frameworks for SAP Master Data Governance and master data management capabilities.

• Lead architecture and technical governance for SAP MDG solutions integrated with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP Central Component (ECC), SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), enterprise data platforms, and third-party applications.
• Serve as the technical authority for material, customer, supplier/vendor, business partner, finance, product, reference, and hierarchy data domains.
• Partner with business, data, and delivery teams to translate master data requirements into scalable solution architectures and implementation plans.
• Develop and validate prototypes for data quality, workflow, automation, integration, and artificial intelligence-enabled data management capabilities.
• Guide solutions through architecture, implementation, deployment, stabilization, and adoption while ensuring alignment to enterprise standards.
• Provide technical leadership during major implementations, data conversions, cutovers, and production issue resolution activities. Establish reusable architecture patterns, accelerators, and enterprise capabilities that support transformation initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, and continuous improvement. *

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of related IT experience OR advanced degree with 8+ years of related IT experience.
• 8+ years designing and implementing SAP MDG solutions, including 5+ years in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technical leadership roles.
• Experience leading large-scale SAP transformation programs from discovery, architecture, and prototyping through production deployment and adoption.

• Experience with SAP configuration, data modeling, integration, application programming interfaces (APIs), workflow, automation, data quality, and troubleshooting. Experience translating complex business requirements into enterprise solutions within regulated and large-scale environments. *, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.

• Advanced degree or SAP certification in SAP MDG, SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, enterprise architecture, or related technologies.
• Experience implementing SAP MDG on SAP S/4HANA and extending solutions through SAP BTP.
• Experience developing prototypes and accelerators using APIs, event-driven integration, workflow automation, cloud services, Structured Query Language (SQL), data analysis, or scripting.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence or machine learning to data quality, classification, enrichment, matching, anomaly detection, workflow optimization, or migration readiness.
• Experience in consulting, solution engineering, product engineering, mergers and acquisitions, global delivery models, or enterprise data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, or SAP Datasphere.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

The Master Data Governance (MDG) Process team within Global IT enables enterprise master data capabilities that support SAP integration, business operations, and digital transformation initiatives across Medtronic. The team partners with Global Data Governance, Master Data Operations, and cross-functional business and technology stakeholders to establish scalable, governed, and high-quality master data solutions that support enterprise growth and operational excellence.

This position is located at Medtronic headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota and requires onsite presence four days per week.