SAP MDG Consultant

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Lead design and delivery of a centralized Master Data Governance (MDG) framework built on SAP MDG. Own architecture, prioritization of master data objects, complex object design (custom objects), workflows, validation rules and overall governance adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and finalize prioritization of the 34 remaining master data objects across EAM, Finance, Procurement, PP/QM and HSE.
• Design centralized MDG architecture and integration approach (S/4HANA / ECC / middleware).
• Architect and configure prioritized out-of-the-box and custom MDG objects, data models, value help, validations and business rules.
• Design and deploy workflows and approvals (role-based, auditable).
• Build test strategy, oversee unit/integration/UAT, and resolve defects.
• Define data quality rules, exception handling and automated controls.
• Create migration / cutover approach for master data objects (templates, scripts).
• Prepare training material, run training sessions & handover governance playbook.
• Mentor/coordinate with junior resource; liaise with client SMEs, technical team and vendor delivery leads.
• Provide weekly progress reports, risk register and change requests.

Must-have skills & experience

• 6+ years hands-on experience with 

  SAP MDG

   (functional + configuration).
• Proven experience implementing MDG in S/4HANA / ECC landscapes and integrating with other enterprise systems.
• Expertise in custom MDG object modelling, BRF+ or rule engines, workflow configuration, validations and UI enhancements.
• Strong understanding of master data domains: Material, Business Partner (BP), Finance (GL/Cost centers), Purchasing, EAM, PP/QM, HSE.
• Experience with data migration, LSMW/DTM/MDG import processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing experience.
• Excellent documentation, training and change-management skills.
• Degree in engineering/IT/business or equivalent.

Deliverables (3 months)

1. Prioritized object list and implementation roadmap (Week 1–2).
2. Detailed MDG architecture & integration design (Week 2–3).
3. Configured 6–10 prioritized objects (targeting highest business criticality in first 8 weeks).
4. Validation rules, workflows and test plans.
5. Migration templates + one pilot object migrated to MDG.
6. Training, knowledge transfer and governance playbook.
7. Weekly status reports and final 3-month delivery report with next-phase recommendations.

Acceptance criteria / KPIs

• Acceptance of architecture doc by client within 5 business days.
• At least 60–70% of highest-priority objects configured (or a mutually agreed target) within 3 months.
• Zero critical production defects for migrated pilot object at sign-off.
• Training delivered and governance playbook accepted.