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SAP MDG Consultant

Argus Consulting (India)chennai, tamil nadu, in
8 hours ago
Job description

Job Description — Senior SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) Consultant / Associate Manager (3–7 years)

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 1–2).
  • Detailed MDG architecture & integration design (Week 2–3).
  • Configured 6–10 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 60–70% 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.
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