We are supporting an international organisation undergoing a major SAP S/4HANA transformation and are looking for a Senior SAP Master Data / MDG Expert to take a leading role in building and improving global master data governance.
This is a strategic position with significant influence over data quality, process standardisation and the future SAP data operating model.
The Role
You will take ownership of key master data governance activities, with a particular focus on SAP MDG, material master data and S/4HANA transformation.
You will work closely with business process owners, IT teams, data stewards and senior stakeholders to establish sustainable governance processes and ensure high-quality, harmonised master data across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of SAP MDG and support the implementation of governance rules and processes
- Lead master data migration, cleansing and harmonisation activities during the transition from SAP ERP to S/4HANA
- Drive the design and standardisation of material master data processes
- Identify and manage process deviations, exceptions and data-quality issues
- Develop and implement data governance standards, controls and KPIs
- Support the development of a sustainable MDG operating model, including change and release management
- Work with business and IT stakeholders to simplify and optimise end-to-end processes
- Support material classification, versioning and relevant PLM/data integration topics
- Help establish and develop the organisation of material master data ownership and stewardship
- Train and enable key users, data stewards and business stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement and process harmonisation initiatives
- Act as a trusted advisor to process owners, transformation leads and senior management
- Support the wider S/4HANA programme with a strong focus on data standardisation and governance
Your Experience
We Are Looking For Someone With
- Several years of experience in SAP Master Data Management
- Strong knowledge of SAP ERP master data processes
- Practical experience with SAP MDG and ideally SAP S/4HANA
- Experience working on large-scale SAP transformation or implementation programmes
- Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and process optimisation
- Experience with data migration, cleansing, harmonisation and governance
- Previous project or workstream leadership experienceAbility to translate complex business requirements into practical SAP solutions
- Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities
- Experience training or supporting business users and data stewards
- Fluent English and the ability to operate effectively in an international environment
- A proactive, structured and hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership
- Willingness to travel when required