SAP S/4HANA Master Data Governance (MDG) Architect

An SAP S/4HANA Master Data Governance (MDG) Architect with over 12 years of experience is a proficient professional responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of MDG solutions within SAP S/4HANA environments. In this role, you will be making critical architectural decisions, ensuring data governance compliance, and leading the execution of master data management processes. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Designing and Implementing MDG Solutions: You will be tasked with developing and configuring SAP MDG solutions to align with business requirements, which includes defining data models, workflows, and user interfaces. - Data Governance: Enforcing data governance policies and standards to guarantee data accuracy, consistency, and adherence to regulatory requirements. - Technical Leadership: Providing technical guidance and leadership on MDG projects, ensuring compliance with best practices and industry standards. - Collaboration: Working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and other relevant parties to comprehend requirements and convert them into technical solutions. - Documentation: Developing and maintaining detailed documentation for MDG architecture and design, including high-level design documents (HLD) and low-level design documents (LLD). - Testing and Validation: Conducting thorough testing and validation of MDG solutions to ensure they meet quality standards and business requirements. - Continuous Improvement: Driving ongoing enhancement in data quality processes and MDG solutions. The ideal candidate will possess: - Extensive SAP MDG Experience: A minimum of 12 years of experience in SAP MDG implementation, configuration, and support, with a deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA MDG modules. - Master Data Management: Profound knowledge of SAP master data, encompassing materials, business partners, customers, vendors, and financial master data. - Data Governance Principles: A robust comprehension of data governance principles, policies, and procedures. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in areas such as ABAP development, data modeling, and data integration techniques (e.g., DIF, DRF, BRF+). - Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. - Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues related to MDG implementations. - Business Acumen: A good understanding of business processes and their implications on MDG implementations. Specific SAP S/4HANA MDG Knowledge: - SAP MDG on S/4HANA: Experience with SAP MDG-S (Material), MDG-C (Customer), MDG-F (Finance), and MDG-M (Materials Management) on S/4HANA. - Data Model Enhancement: Ability to design and implement custom data model enhancements to address specific business needs. - Data Transfer and Replication: Knowledge of various data transfer techniques, such as DIF/DEF, DRF, and SLT, for transferring data between SAP systems. - Business Rules Framework (BRF+): Experience in utilizing BRF+ to implement business rules related to master data governance. - User Interface (UI) Design: Capability to design and configure user interfaces for MDG applications, including business context viewers and dashboards. - Process Modeling: Understanding of process modeling techniques, including entity relationships, business activities, and workflows.,