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Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies-like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion-have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We're a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful-because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Governance Analyst with expertise in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and experience integrating master data processes across Agile PLM and SAP S/4HANA systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining, governing, and optimizing master data processes that support manufacturing and supply chain operations, product lifecycle management, and enterprise data quality programs. The candidate should seek out and recommend process improvements, assist in developing team member data knowledge and governance skill sets, and take on strategic initiatives that support enterprise scale of systems and governance processes. The candidate should drive root cause investigation to remediate issues and implement short and long-term objectives for continuous improvement across multiple stakeholder departments. This position requires deep knowledge of SAP material master, thorough understanding of manufacturing operations through global facilities, and holistic business operations impact from interconnected systems and data. This role requires strong analytical skills and clear communication abilities to both tactical and leadership levels.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business analysis for master data management initiatives focused on Agile PLM, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP MDG.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define data governance processes, ownership, and data stewardship models with a focus on material (product) master data.
• Gather and document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications for product master data domain.
• Support design and implementation of SAP MDG solutions for data creation, validation, approval workflows, and integration with downstream systems.
• Harmonize Agile PLM with SAP MDG/S4 to ensure consistent product and material master data synchronization across platforms.
• Perform impact analysis and coordinate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and IT) to ensure master data consistency and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data models, governance rules, and business processes.
• Support data migration, data cleansing, and enrichment activities during system transitions, upgrades, and business scale.
• Provide functional support for master data-related issues and change requests.
• First point of contact and champion for data quality and governance best practices, ensuring alignment with corporate data strategy and compliance requirements.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or MDM specialist in an SAP environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) - configuration, workflows, data models, and validation rules.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA data structures, particularly in supply chain, materials management, MRP, production planning, and product master lifecycle management.
• Solid understanding of supply chain operations, including sourcing, manufacturing, planning, and logistics data flows.
• Proficiency in documenting business processes, data flows, and functional specifications.
• Advanced MS Office skills, understanding of vlookup, pivot tables, macro recordings, data tables, charting, and formula auditing
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with data governance frameworks and data quality tools.
• Familiarity with integration and analytic technologies: SAP PI/PO, BRF+, tableau, Advanced Planning Systems (O9), MES, AI/machine learning.
• Exposure to MDM migration projects or S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Knowledge of PLM (Agile) to ERP (SAP) integration, MES (SAP ME), and IBP (o9).
• SAP MDG certification or SAP S/4HANA certification preferred.

Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan ("TCP") (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee'sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
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Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.