SAP S/4HANA MDG Architect (m/w/d)

Role – Senior Tech Arch

Technology – SAP MDG Architect

Location – Germany

Compensation – Competitive (including bonus)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design of end-to-end SAP MDG architecture across S/4HANA and integrated systems by conducting fit-gap workshops, solution blueprinting, and design reviews
• Lead the MDG workstream across the SAP Activate phases: Discover, Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, and Run
• Define MDG data models, governance processes, workflows, rules, and validation frameworks
• Architect MDG solutions for master data domains including Business Partner, Customer, Vendor, Product/Material, Finance (FSP, CoA), and Custom Objects
• Recommend MDG best practices, reuse standard content, and define extensions as required
• Guide configuration of Data Models & UI Modelling (FPM), Process Models & Rule-Based Workflow, Data Replication (SOA, IDocs, ALE), BRF+ rules, derivations, validations, duplicate check, and search capabilities (HANA Search, TREX)
• Lead MDG consolidation, central governance, and mass processing designs
• Define integration architecture between MDG and S/4HANA (Hub or Co-deployed), ECC legacy systems, MDM, CRM, SRM, PLM, External non‑SAP systems, and collaborate with middleware teams (PI/PO, CPI) for replication frameworks
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and security models
• Develop enterprise master data governance framework, policies, data standards, ownership models, stewardship processes, approval workflows, data quality rules, monitoring dashboards, and exception handling processes
• Oversee functional specs, test planning, UAT, cutover, migration validations, and hypercare
• Coordinate across technical, functional, and business teams to ensure on-time delivery
• Collaborate with business data owners, SMEs, and IT leadership on data governance decisions
• Provide thought leadership on MDG roadmap, data standards, and transformation strategy
• Conduct training and knowledge transfer for business stewards and functional teams
• Support data migration strategy, mapping, cleansing, and harmonization activities
• Validate load cycles, conversion rules, and data readiness reports
• Coordinate with ETL/migration teams to ensure seamless cutover

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP MDG on S/4HANA (hub or co-deployed)
• Experience in at least 2+ full-cycle MDG or S/4 implementations
• Deep knowledge of Data Models & Governance Framework, Process Modelling & Workflow, BRF+, BAdIs, FPM, UI Modelling, Data Replication Frameworks (SOA, IDoc, ALE), MDG Consolidation & Mass Processing
• Experience designing MDG for Customer/Vendor BP, Material Master, FICO master data, etc.
• Web Dynpro/FPM concepts, OData, APIs, Fiori
• Ability to guide ABAP developers on custom logic, enhancements, and WRICEF objects
• Experience working in Agile/Hybrid methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Ability to lead cross-functional workshops and drive consensus
• Professional certifications: S/4HANA or SAP MDG (Good to Have)
• Industry experience with complex master data environments such as Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, CPG, Pharma, Utilities (Good to Have)

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