Job Description :

Role title : Senior SAP MDG Consultant / Associate Manager.

Contract : 3 months initial (full-time, extendable).

Location : Remote.

Reports to : Programme Lead / Client MDG Sponsor.

Objective :

- 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) :

- Prioritized object list and implementation roadmap (Week 12).

- Detailed MDG architecture & integration design (Week 23).

- Configured 6 to 10 prioritized objects (targeting highest business criticality in first 8 weeks).

- Validation rules, workflows and test plans.

- Migration templates + one pilot object migrated to MDG.

- Training, knowledge transfer and governance playbook.

- 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 6070% 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.