Extension, continuous improvement, and maintenance of enterprise Business Data Model.
Mapping of elements of BDM to physical data elements, and determination and documentation of data mastership.
Promotion of understanding of role of BDM in IS estate and processes.
Assistance to projects as required in data modelling activities (application selection included).
Maintenance of standards and best practice for data modelling, and documentation of processes for maintaining the model.
Liaison with OBG IS Architecture team to ensure that modelling activities remain consistent.
Catalyst Specific Responsibilities:
Engage with Business Analysts to ensure that requirements are expressed consistently with the definitions in the data model.
Engage with designers to:
• Ensure integrity of physical data designs across multiple workstreams
• Map the physical data structures to the Business Data Model.
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Good knowledge of multiple OBG Business Processes, and associated data.
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Desirable |
Generic experience of energy supply industry.
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Highly Desirable |
Excellent knowledge of data modelling methods: conventional ERD and UML.
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Mandatory |
Understanding basics of XML Schema.
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Desirable |
Strong familiarity with data management best practice: for data design, data governance and data quality
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Highly Desirable |
Strong influencing, facilitation, negotiation and conflict management skills
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Mandatory |
Ability to express ideas in English, written and spoken, to a high level of clarity and precision; ability to make data models ‘come to life' for non-technical stakeholders and developers
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Mandatory |
Excellent team player with strong ability to engage with and manage stakeholders and ensure common understanding.
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Mandatory |
Familiarity with multiple data and process modelling tools: System Architect and ARIS are of particular interest.
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Mandatory |
2 years experience of requirements analysis and development using agile methods/life cycle
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Highly Desirable |
Functional knowledge of SAP IS/U and SAP CRM
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Desirable |
