Senior Specialist Data
Job Summary
Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Were committed toFinding Better Waysand that starts with creating a safe inclusive and empowering environment for everyone
Join a leading global company
Based in our Brisbane Hub
Were Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs now and in the future. Our values care courage and curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Specialist Data to provide expert data migration guidance for migration from SAP ECC 6.0 to S/4HANA across our global Modern ERP project.
This is a great opportunity for a highly experienced and delivery-focused data specialist to lead data migration activities from ECC to S/4HANA applying strong technical expertise while supporting the structure processes and capability uplift of the data function. This is a full time Fixed Term Contract opportunity that is also Brisbane-based and offers flexible working arrangements.
Reporting to the Data Design Lead and working in a collaborative and innovative environment within our Modern ERP project team you will:
Act as a Subject Matter Expert in SAP data migration and solution development across the global Modern ERP project
Support and guide the design and delivery of data migration activities from ECC to S/4HANA applying best-practice frameworks (e.g. Bluefield approaches)
Define SDT rules mappings transformations and data quality criteria for assigned SAP modules.
Analyse and compile data to support management reporting metrics and decision-making
Provide technical guidance to internal teams and vendors ensuring delivery of robust and scalable data solutions
Collaborate across business functions (HR Finance Maintenance Procurement Payroll) to support migration outcomes
Contribute to planning structuring and coordination of work across the data team (in support to the Data Lead)
Ensure adherence to processes standards and governance across all solution development activities
About you
To be successfully considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate:
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Significant SAP functional experience in one or more ERP modules Finance (FI/CO) Procurement (MM) Sales & Distribution (SD) Inventory (WM) Plant Maintenance (PM) etc.
Deep understanding of SAP data structures and table relationships within the allocated module(s)
Prior experience on SAP data migration programmes Bluefield or Greenfield S/4HANA transition strongly preferred; experience with DMLT LTMC or comparable migration tooling an advantage
Ability to write and interpret complex selection logic and data quality rules; comfort working with technical query structures even where execution is performed by others
MS SQL Development experience
Strong stakeholder management capable of leading SME conversations navigating differing business views and securing sign-off on contested design decisions
Self-directing able to operate independently within a defined framework exercise judgement on local design decisions and recognise when to escalate cross-functional issues
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain analytical concepts to non-technical audiences
What we offer
Berecognisedfor your contributionyourthinking and your hard work and go home knowing youve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Be part of Rio Tintos global Modern ERP transformation contributing directly to one of the organisations most significant multi-year programs
A competitive package reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits includingsubsidisedprivate health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractiveshare ownershipplan
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access tofamily-friendly health and medicalwellbeingsupport
Leave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual paid parental sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking accommodation cars retail and more)
Where youll be working
Youll join the Modern ERP Program a multidisciplinary team bringing together technology process data and change specialists to reshape how work happens across Rio Tinto. Were modernising a 20yearold ERP system and redesigning core business processes to improve safety efficiency and ignite innovation.
This work supports our people across global operations to spend less time on transactional tasks and more time on work that really matters. By simplifying and digitising how the organisation runs the Modern ERP Program is creating the foundation for future productivity gains smarter decisionmaking and AIenabled transformation.
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About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore copper aluminium critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people communities and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental social and governance standards. But we cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
At Rio Tinto we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women the LGBTI community mature workers people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race gender nationality ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. Discover more about Rio Tinto's mining operations today.