SAP MDG Consultant

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.