HR Senior Projects & Governance Consultant (Data Management)

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

About the team

The Global HR Data Management team looks after the people data of 100,000+ employees worldwide. Scalable HR services, a human touch, and continuous innovation are cornerstones of our culture. We are a diverse team of about 200 colleagues, operating primarily from Prague.

The Global Data Management Projects & Governance team, part of the Global Data Management organization, designs and governs HR master data and service processes to enable simplified, automated HR solutions. We consult on HR data models, data ownership, and standards. We also manage data flows between HR systems, aligning them with HRIS design, governance rules, and product capabilities to ensure accurate, consistent, and trusted HR data.

What you'll build

We are seeking a proactive, innovative Senior Consultant to support P&C modernization of the HR system landscape. Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in projects and initiatives to deliver requirements; identify roadblocks and implement mitigations to ensure timely execution.
• Drive process simplification, automation and continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and proposing innovative solutions (including AI); translate business needs into actionable deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define data mappings, integrations, governance requirements and data flows; support technical testing and UAT.
• Manage stakeholder communications, negotiate trade-offs, and resolve conflicts with a pragmatic, can‑do approach.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on HR data architecture; design and own data models and governance for the assigned area.
• Bridge business needs to IT system architects during technology implementations.
• Evangelize a data-driven culture and enable data literacy across the organization.

What you bring

• 7+ years in HR operations, HR services, or management/HR consulting with proven delivery on transformation projects.
• Experience with cloud HCM systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle Cloud HCM) — implementation, configuration, or operational support.
• Strong project management skills: experience leading projects or functional workstreams within larger transformations or system changes.
• Proven track record supporting implementation of new technologies, including system configuration, integrations, cutover activities, and creation of documentation; hands‑on experience with technical testing and UAT.
• Strong understanding of ticketing/service request management and request‑lifecycle design; ability to translate business and operational requirements into effective service‑request solutions.
• Process and automation orientation: track record of simplifying processes, implementing automation, and applying emerging technologies (including pragmatic use of AI) to improve efficiency.
• Analytics and reporting: strong reporting and analytical skills with advanced Excel.
• Stakeholder management and communication: excellent facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Delivery mindset: pragmatic and results‑oriented; able to identify risks/roadblocks, implement mitigations, work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple concurrent activities.

Nice‑to‑have

• Consulting background with client-facing delivery experience.
• Certifications: PMP or PRINCE2; Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt); Scrum Master (CSM); and/or relevant vendor/platform certifications (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle Cloud HCM, ServiceNow).
• Experience implementing chatbots/virtual agents, knowledge bases, or other self-service automation for service requests.
• Practical experience with Agile delivery and product practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management or related field (or equivalent experience).

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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Requisition ID: 452019 | Work Area: Human Resources | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid