SAP MDG Solution Architect | Contract | Remote
SAP MDG Solution Architect
Job Type: Contract W2/ 1099
Location: Remote
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced SAP MDG Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) solutions.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAP MDG, SAP Master Data Management, S/4HANA, enterprise data governance, master data quality, workflow design, and integration. This individual will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to design scalable master data governance solutions across multiple business domains.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of SAP MDG solutions.
Define enterprise master data governance strategies, standards, and roadmaps.
Design scalable and reusable SAP MDG solution architectures.
Lead end-to-end SAP MDG implementation and transformation initiatives.
Design governance processes, workflows, approval models, and business rules.
Support greenfield and brownfield SAP MDG implementations.
Provide architectural guidance for master data migration, cleansing, transformation, and conversion initiatives.
Establish enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models.
Partner with business, data governance, enterprise architecture, and SAP functional teams.
Conduct workshops and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Master Data Domain Experience
Experience designing and governing one or more of the following domains:
Business Partner
Customer Master
Vendor/Supplier Master
Material Master
Financial Master Data
Cost Centers
Profit Centers
Chart of Accounts
General Ledger Accounts
Asset Master
SAP MDG Expertise
Strong hands-on experience with:
SAP MDG on S/4HANA
SAP MDG Central Governance
Change Request Management
SAP MDG Workflow
BRF+ Rules
Validation and Derivation Rules
Data Replication Framework (DRF)
Duplicate Detection
Data Quality Management
SAP MDG UI Configuration
SAP MDG Search
MDG Mass Processing
SAP MDG Consolidation
Data Governance & Quality
Define data ownership and stewardship models.
Establish master data standards and governance policies.
Implement validation, standardization, and duplicate detection processes.
Develop data quality monitoring and improvement processes.
Define business rules, naming standards, audit controls, and governance frameworks.
Support continuous master data quality improvement.
Integration Experience
Experience integrating SAP MDG with:
SAP S/4HANA
SAP ECC
SAP CPI
SAP PI/PO
SAP Ariba
SAP SuccessFactors
SAP BW/4HANA
SAP Datasphere
Other SAP and non-SAP applications
Strong knowledge of:
IDocs
RFC
OData Services
SOAP APIs
REST APIs
SAP Data Services
SLT Replication
Workflow & Business Rules
Experience configuring:
Change Request Workflows
Multi-Level Approval Workflows
BRF+ Rules
Validation Rules
Derivation Rules
Duplicate Checks
Data Quality Rules
Notifications and Escalation Workflows
Data Migration
Support SAP S/4HANA transformation and migration initiatives.
Define master data migration strategies.
Support data cleansing, enrichment, and validation.
Collaborate with data migration and integration teams.
Ensure master data quality throughout the migration lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of overall SAP experience.
5+ years of experience in SAP MDG/MDM solution architecture.
Multiple end-to-end SAP MDG implementation or transformation projects.
Strong expertise in SAP MDG on S/4HANA.
Experience designing enterprise data governance frameworks.
Strong experience with Central Governance, BRF+, Workflow, and DRF.
Experience governing multiple master data domains.
Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.
Experience working with cross-functional and global teams.
Preferred Skills
SAP MDG Consolidation
SAP Fiori
SAP CPI
SAP BTP
SAP Datasphere
SAP Data Services
ABAP Debugging
BAdIs and Enhancement Framework
CDS Views
OData
Preferred Qualifications
SAP MDG Certification
SAP S/4HANA Certification
SAP BTP Certification
Enterprise Architecture or TOGAF Certification
Experience supporting enterprise data governance transformation programs
Key Skills
SAP MDG, SAP Master Data Governance, SAP MDM, SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG Central Governance, Change Request Management, BRF+, SAP Workflow, DRF, Data Replication Framework, Master Data Management, Business Partner, Customer Master, Vendor Master, Supplier Master, Material Master, Financial Master Data, Data Governance, Data Quality, SAP CPI, SAP PI/PO, SAP Data Services, SAP Fiori, SAP BTP, SAP Integration, Data Migration