SAP MDG Lead - Senior Manager

SAP MDG Consultant / Senior Consultant

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Consultant to join a growing SAP team and play a key role in the design, implementation and ongoing optimisation of SAP MDG solutions.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, functional teams and technical teams to deliver robust master data governance processes across the organisation. The role will cover the full lifecycle of MDG solutions, from requirements gathering and solution design through to implementation, testing, deployment and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support SAP MDG solutions across relevant master data domains.
• Gather and analyse business requirements and translate them into effective MDG solutions.
• Configure SAP MDG workflows, data models, user interfaces and governance processes.
• Work with business stakeholders to define and improve master data governance strategies and processes.
• Support the integration of SAP MDG with SAP S/4HANA, ECC and other SAP/non-SAP systems .
• Design and implement data replication and distribution processes using relevant SAP technologies.
• Support data quality, validation, enrichment and approval processes.
• Work with functional teams across areas such as Material, Customer, Supplier, Finance and Business Partner master data .
• Develop functional specifications for technical development where required.
• Support testing activities including unit testing, integration testing, UAT and defect resolution.
• Provide ongoing production support and troubleshoot MDG-related issues.
• Contribute to data migration, harmonisation and cleansing activities.
• Ensure solutions align with master data governance, security and compliance standards.
• Contribute to the development of MDG standards, best practices and governance frameworks.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP MDG .
• Experience with SAP MDG implementation, rollout or enhancement projects.
• Strong understanding of master data governance principles and processes.
• Experience with one or more MDG domains such as:
  • Business Partner / Customer
  • Supplier
  • Material
  • Finance
  • Product
• Good understanding of SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC environments.
• Experience with SAP MDG configuration, workflows, data models and UI configuration.
• Understanding of data replication and integration technologies such as DRF, SOA, APIs and IDocs .
• Experience working with SAP integration points and interfaces.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within large-scale SAP transformation programmes is desirable.

Desirable

• SAP MDG certification.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes .
• Knowledge of SAP BTP and modern SAP integration technologies.
• Experience with SAP Fiori / UI5.
• Experience with SAP Data Services or other data quality/migration tools.
• Knowledge of SAP Activate methodology.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments.

Personal Attributes

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Commercially aware with a focus on delivering practical business solutions.
• Comfortable operating in complex, international SAP environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major SAP transformation and master data programmes.
• Exposure to a global SAP environment and complex business processes.
• Opportunity to work with senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working environment.
• Strong opportunities for career development and progression.