SAP MDG Lead

Key Responsibilities

Master Data Governance Implementation

• Lead the full lifecycle implementation of SAP MDG for Material, Business Partner, Cost Center, and Profit Center.
• Conduct requirement‑gathering workshops, process mapping, and fit‑gap analysis with business teams.
• Define and design governance processes, approval workflows, and data maintenance procedures.
• Develop standardized master data processes aligned with business rules and compliance requirements.
• Ensure alignment of MDG design with enterprise data governance strategy.

Business Process Design & Functional Leadership

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and MDG process designs.
• Define data standards, naming conventions, validation rules, and governance policies.
• Support the creation of harmonized master data structures across multiple business units.
• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Shared Services teams to ensure process consistency.

Testing, Deployment & Change Management

• Prepare process documentation, test scenarios, and training materials.
• Lead functional testing cycles including Unit Testing, SIT, and UAT.
• Support cutover planning, data preparation, and go‑live activities.
• Provide post‑go‑live stabilization support (limited to hypercare, not long‑term support).

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary functional point of contact for MDG implementation.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and knowledge‑transfer activities.
• Work closely with project managers, business owners, and data governance teams to ensure successful adoption.

Required Experience & Skills

Functional Expertise

• Strong hands‑on experience in SAP MDG implementation (not support).
• Deep understanding of master data processes for:
  • Material Master
  • Business Partner (Customer/Vendor)
  • Cost Center
  • Profit Center
• Experience in defining governance workflows, approval processes, and data quality rules.
• Good understanding of S/4HANA master data concepts and organizational structures.

Business & Process Skills

• Ability to lead workshops and engage with senior business stakeholders.
• Strong documentation skills for process flows, functional specs, and training materials.
• Experience in data governance, data quality, and master data harmonization initiatives.
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.