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Description
Job Title SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Lead
Department Enterprise Data Management / IT SAP Center of Excellence
Reports To Head of SAP Solutions / Chief Data Officer (CDO) Location Hyderabad Experience 12+ years
Role Summary
The SAP MDG Lead will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and governance of master data across SAP systems. This role ensures high-quality, consistent, and reliable data aligned with business and regulatory requirements. The MDG Lead will play a pivotal role in defining data standards, establishing governance processes, and driving SAP MDG best practices across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities
Lead the SAP MDG strategy, implementation, and operational governance.Define and enforce master data policies, standards, and procedures across domains (Customer, Vendor, Material, Finance, etc.).Manage data governance frameworks and drive data quality initiatives within SAP MDG.Collaborate with business units to define master data requirements and ownership models.Configure and maintain SAP MDG components and data models.Oversee the integration of SAP MDG with other SAP and non-SAP systems.Monitor and manage workflows, validations, and approvals in the MDG system.Train data stewards, users, and stakeholders on MDG usage and best practices.Support audits and compliance initiatives by ensuring regulatory alignment (e.g., SOX, GDPR).Continuously improve master data processes and tools based on business needs. Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.12+ years of experience in SAP with 5+ years in SAP MDG implementation and support.In-depth understanding of SAP ECC/S4HANA and MDG architecture, data domains, and data models.Strong experience with data quality, data lifecycle, validation rules, and approval workflows.Hands-on configuration experience with SAP MDG (Data Models, UI Modeling, BRF+, DRF, and NWBC/Fiori).Solid understanding of master data integration across business processes and modules (MM, SD, FI, etc.).Experience with SAP Information Steward, Data Services, or other data governance tools is a plus. Soft Skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityLeadership and stakeholder management capabilitiesDetail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and complianceChange management and training capabilities to drive adoption Preferred Qualifications
SAP MDG CertificationExperience with S/4HANA MDGFamiliarity with Agile/DevOps methodologiesKnowledge of data governance frameworks like DAMA-DMBOKExperience in regulated industries such as Pharma, BFSI, or Manufacturing Key Relationships
Business Process Owners and Functional LeadsSAP Technical and Functional ConsultantsData Stewards and Master Data AnalystsCompliance, Audit, and Risk Management TeamsEnterprise Architects and Integration Teams Role Dimensions
Strategic ownership of enterprise master data governance frameworkOperational oversight of MDG solution and associated business processesLeadership of cross-functional data governance initiativesAdvisory and implementation responsibility for SAP MDG rollouts across geographies Success Measures (KPIs)
% improvement in master data quality metrics (accuracy, completeness, timeliness)% reduction in data duplication or inconsistenciesTime to onboard and activate new master data entriesAdoption rate of SAP MDG tools across business unitsCompliance rate with internal and external data standards Competency Framework Alignment
Technical Expertise Deep SAP MDG and data governance knowledge
Leadership Lead cross-functional teams and governance initiatives
Strategic Thinking Align master data strategies with business goals
Execution Focus Deliver scalable and compliant MDG solutions
Collaboration Build consensus and drive data ownership across functions
