You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments - and we're only getting started. At McCormick, we're always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees - all 14,000 of us across the world - are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an Data Lead, SAP Quality immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you'd expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

Tuition assistance

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Data Lead will perform a variety of tasks related to Data and Testing activities within Program Leo. This will encompass Data Validation, Data Construction, Data Conversion, and Data Governance activities. They are responsible for understanding data requirements for their assigned workstream. Focus for this position is the SAP Quality Module covering results recording, positive release programs, incident management, inspection planning, quality master data, certificates of analysis, and traceability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Data Lead reports to Global Process Manager and demonstrates strong business and technical acumen. The lead will be responsible for the following activities:

Data Conversion

Functional Specification Mapping
Conversation action rules
Maintaining cross reference files
Designing and creating business rules
Functional Unit Testing
Data Validation

Pre-load and Post-load validation activities
Coordination with cutover team according to project plan
Point of contact/Liaison for part-time data validators
Completion of Data Validation reports
Determination of data quality/accuracy percentages
Data Construction

Populate data construction templates (DCT) based on process design decisions
Work with non-SAP legacy sites to bring them up to speed on process design
Consistently review and update DCT files leading up to load cycles
Data Governance

Functional Specification review with GD team
Perform user acceptance testing (UAT)
Identify SLA and metrics for MDG workflows
Steward data through MDG workflows
System Testing

Gather/consolidate test cases, shared steps, expected results
Coordinate test data requirements and raise specific master and transactional data requirements
Participate in test meetings and update daily status for their workstream
Collaborate with broader Workstream team to finalize scope, priority, and schedule
Coordinate with Workstream leads on automation opportunities and automation scripts available for execution
Manage the day-to-day project testing resources
Manage the timing and scheduling of events for test activities

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related professional area and a minimum of 8 years of relevant business or professional experience.

Alternatives include:
- Master's degree in a related field with at least 6 years of experience
- Associate's degree in a related field with at least 10 years of experience
- In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of relevant business or professional experience * Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of McCormick's current business processes, their assigned functional area, and ways of working

Demonstrated buy-in for transformational change at McCormick and specifically Program Leo
Demonstrated SAP experience and ability to quickly develop working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA
Well-respected as a “go-to” person with ability to quickly learn computer applications
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Teams)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
Global mindset and cross-cultural competency
Strong organizational, analytical, and administrative skills in a deadline-driven environment
Aptitude and enthusiasm for learning and teaching
Highly flexible and adaptable to change
Strong team player and ability to work well within a process team

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Base Salary: $74,330 - $130,080

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick's Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits - Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support - Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

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