SAP MDG Senior Architect

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The SAP MDG Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and delivering enterprise master data solutions using SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This role defines the end-to-end data architecture, governance framework, and integration strategy to ensure consistent, high-quality master data across SAP S/4HANA and connected systems. The architect partners with business, functional, and technical teams to establish a single source of truth (gold standard" data) and enable scalable digital core data standards across enterprise segments.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

MDG Architecture & Strategy

• Define enterprise MDG architecture across SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP systems
• Design master data governance frameworks (standards, policies, workflows)
• Establish data domains (Business Partner, Material, Finance, EAM, etc.)
• Define multi-instance and cross-system MDG strategy
• Architect data replication and synchronization strategies

• Lead design of MDG data models, extensions, Data quality Validation rules and governance controls
• Ensure alignment with enterprise data governance operating model
• Define approval workflows and data stewardship processes
• Establish master data standards and templates across domains
• Define integration patterns
• Ensure data consistency and system-of-record alignment
• Define MDG playbooks, design standards, and best practices

• Guide SAP S/4HANA transformation programs via Data migration, conversion, and cutover activities
• Act as primary MDG architecture authority across Business stakeholders, Data stewards / owners and Functional data leads and architects
• Collaborate with Integration teams, Data platforms (Data Lake, Analytics) and Security & Basis teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Core Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) product
• Strong knowledge of MDG data models, Workflow and Data replication (DRF)
• Experience supporting data conversion or migration initiatives
• Familiarity with SAP Data Services (BODS) or similar ETL tools is a strong plus
• Understanding of key mapping, staging tables, and reconciliation concepts
• Experience setting up customizing synchronization between MDG Hub and Transactional S/4HANA.

​ Functional & Process Knowledge

• Good understanding of end‑to‑end business processes impacted by master data
• Ability to translate business requirements into MDG technical solutions
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA master data objects (BP, Material, Finance, EAM)

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and clear communication
• Strategic thinking + hands-on solution design
• Ability to operate in cross-functional, global programs

• Experience in multi‑instance S/4HANA landscapes
• Exposure to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) MDG extensions
• Prior experience in large SAP transformation programs
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and operating models