SCM Master Data Advisor

at  Suncor Energy

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
Reporting to the Manager SCM Data, the SCM Advisor - Master Data is responsible for providing Suncor material master, contingent worker, supplier, and service master data governance stemming from changes to process or tools and/or data quality challenges impacting critical processes across the company.

Minimum Requirements:

• Five years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Understanding of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data quality improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and change management skills with people first approach
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Strong time management, project management, and prioritization skills
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing requirements and ambiguity; demonstrated curiosity and ability to learn
• Advanced Excel skills, Power BI, Informatica MDM, ServiceNow and working knowledge with MS Office, PowerPoint, Ariba, Lenel, and Fieldglass expertise considered an asset.
• Understanding of relevant standards, business rules and quality criteria for material, service, contingent worker, and business partner master data

Responsibilities:

• Execution of material master data governance through the create, maintain, retire lifecycle for Suncor requiring coordination and collaboration with hundreds of internal Suncor groups at various levels and geographic locations in the organization
• Govern material master data integrity by ensuring compliance with standards, processes, guidelines, and procedures
• Subject Matter Expert - Work requires the application of well-developed technical knowledge in independently planning, conducting, change managing, and coordinating complex assignments
• Coaching other staff/training/leadership: Must serve as a technical resource for other company staff and be able to translate technical information for non-technical audiences and indirectly grow competence of others on the team
• Test impact of technology changes on data and tools such as MDM Informatica, SAP S/4, Fieldglass, Ariba, Power BI dashboards, ServiceNow and other technology supporting data management
• Make data change approval/rejections and provide initiative data consult services that consider integrated impacts to EHS, Finance, Maintenance and Reliability, Inventory Planning, Quality Management, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure delivery and payment on time
• Identify, escalate, and resolve data quality and process integration issues
• Produce and maintain process documents and master data stewardship
• Ensure teamwork between Data Stewards when activities span multiple data domains
• Deliver within service levels of the Enterprise Master Data team
• Liaison with IT and technology team staff to resolve complex issues

Location and other Key Details:

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs.
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.

Why Suncor?
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request

• Execution of material master data governance through the create, maintain, retire lifecycle for Suncor requiring coordination and collaboration with hundreds of internal Suncor groups at various levels and geographic locations in the organization
• Govern material master data integrity by ensuring compliance with standards, processes, guidelines, and procedures
• Subject Matter Expert - Work requires the application of well-developed technical knowledge in independently planning, conducting, change managing, and coordinating complex assignments
• Coaching other staff/training/leadership: Must serve as a technical resource for other company staff and be able to translate technical information for non-technical audiences and indirectly grow competence of others on the team
• Test impact of technology changes on data and tools such as MDM Informatica, SAP S/4, Fieldglass, Ariba, Power BI dashboards, ServiceNow and other technology supporting data management
• Make data change approval/rejections and provide initiative data consult services that consider integrated impacts to EHS, Finance, Maintenance and Reliability, Inventory Planning, Quality Management, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure delivery and payment on time
• Identify, escalate, and resolve data quality and process integration issues
• Produce and maintain process documents and master data stewardship
• Ensure teamwork between Data Stewards when activities span multiple data domains
• Deliver within service levels of the Enterprise Master Data team
• Liaison with IT and technology team staff to resolve complex issue