SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) Consultant

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Consultant - Mid-Level

Summary:
We are seeking a mid-level SAP MDG Consultant with hands-on experience in designing, configuring, and supporting SAP Master Data Governance solutions. The role requires a solid understanding of master data processes, data governance principles, and SAP S/4HANA integration. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality solutions that ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• MDG Configuration & Customization:
  Configure and customize SAP MDG for key domains such as Business Partner (BP), Customer, Supplier, Material, or Financial objects based on project requirements. Support data models, UI modeling (FPM), BRF+, workflows, and validations.
• Data Governance Implementation:
  Implement and optimize master data governance frameworks, including change request processes, approval workflows, and data validation rules to ensure high data quality and compliance.
• Integration Support:
  Enable and support integration between SAP MDG and external systems (SAP and non-SAP) via ALE, IDoc, Web Services, or SAP Data Services. Work on central governance and consolidation scenarios.
• Testing and Validation:
  Develop and execute functional test cases (unit testing, SIT, UAT) to validate MDG configurations and ensure that business requirements are met.
• Data Quality & Stewardship:
  Collaborate with business data owners and stewards to define quality rules, KPIs, and processes for master data cleansing, enrichment, and maintenance.
• Documentation:
  Create and maintain clear documentation for MDG configuration, workflows, data models, and user procedures to support knowledge transfer and auditing requirements.
• Training and Support:
  Provide training to end users and data stewards on MDG usage, governance workflows, and issue resolution. Offer post-go-live support for MDG-related issues.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify gaps and propose improvements in master data lifecycle processes. Suggest best practices for data governance based on industry standards.
• Project Participation:
  Support end-to-end MDG implementation and rollout projects using agile or waterfall methodologies. Collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts.
• Continuous Learning:
  Stay informed on the latest SAP MDG releases, capabilities (e.g., MDG on S/4HANA), and best practices in enterprise data management.

• MDG Functional Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of SAP MDG concepts, including data models, change requests, BRF+ rules, FPM configurations, validations/derivations, and workflow management.
• Domain Expertise:
  Experience working with at least one key domain: Business Partner (Customer/Vendor), Material Master, or Financial Objects. Ability to support central governance and consolidation scenarios.
• Integration Know-How:
  Familiarity with integration tools and technologies including ALE/IDoc, Web Services (SOA), and MDG Data Replication Framework. Experience with SAP Data Services or MDG-Migration Cockpit is a plus.

• English Proficiency:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, necessary for documentation, stakeholder engagement, and end-user training in international environments.

• Configuration and Customization:
  Able to configure MDG data models, UI configurations (FPM), BRF+ decision tables, and workflows. Experience customizing data replication and validations is expected.
• Testing and Quality Assurance:
  Ability to create test scripts, execute functional tests, and support UAT. Familiarity with test tools such as SAP Solution Manager is an advantage.
• Problem Solving:
  Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot functional and technical MDG issues, including replication errors, workflow inconsistencies, or data quality problems.
• Client Interaction & Documentation:
  Comfortable working with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, lead workshops, and prepare functional documentation and training materials.

• ABAP Awareness:
  Basic understanding of ABAP to collaborate effectively with developers for enhancements, user exits, or debugging.
• Data Services & MDG APIs:
  Exposure to SAP Data Services for data loading/cleansing or MDG APIs for custom development is beneficial.
• Cloud & S/4HANA Exposure:
  Knowledge of MDG on S/4HANA, SAP Master Data Integration (MDI), or SAP BTP services is an advantage.

• Adaptability:
  Willingness to work in dynamic project environments, learn new MDG features, and adjust to evolving client requirements.
• Team Collaboration:
  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and business users.
• Time Management:
  Capable of managing priorities and meeting project deadlines with minimal supervision.

• MDG Functional Knowledge:
  Solid understanding of SAP MDG concepts, including data models, change requests, BRF+ rules, FPM configurations, validations/derivations, and workflow management.
• Domain Expertise:
  Experience working with at least one key domain: Business Partner (Customer/Vendor), Material Master, or Financial Objects. Ability to support central governance and consolidation scenarios.
• Integration Know-How:
  Familiarity with integration tools and technologies including ALE/IDoc, Web Services (SOA), and MDG Data Replication Framework. Experience with SAP Data Services or MDG-Migration Cockpit is a plus.

• English Proficiency:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, necessary for documentation, stakeholder engagement, and end-user training in international environments.

• Configuration and Customization:
  Able to configure MDG data models, UI configurations (FPM), BRF+ decision tables, and workflows. Experience customizing data replication and validations is expected.
• Testing and Quality Assurance:
  Ability to create test scripts, execute functional tests, and support UAT. Familiarity with test tools such as SAP Solution Manager is an advantage.
• Problem Solving:
  Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot functional and technical MDG issues, including replication errors, workflow inconsistencies, or data quality problems.
• Client Interaction & Documentation:
  Comfortable working with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, lead workshops, and prepare functional documentation and training materials.

• ABAP Awareness:
  Basic understanding of ABAP to collaborate effectively with developers for enhancements, user exits, or debugging.
• Data Services & MDG APIs:
  Exposure to SAP Data Services for data loading/cleansing or MDG APIs for custom development is beneficial.
• Cloud & S/4HANA Exposure:
  Knowledge of MDG on S/4HANA, SAP Master Data Integration (MDI), or SAP BTP services is an advantage.

• Adaptability:
  Willingness to work in dynamic project environments, learn new MDG features, and adjust to evolving client requirements.
• Team Collaboration:
  Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams including developers, architects, and business users.
• Time Management:
  Capable of managing priorities and meeting project deadlines with minimal supervision.