SAP MDG Lead

MPower Plus; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MPower Plus is seeking an SAP MDG Lead to design, implement, and deploy SAP Master Data Governance for a large S/4HANA transformation. You will drive governance models, establish processes across master data domains, and ensure data readiness and quality for global deployment.

The role requires 10+ years in SAP with MDG leadership, exceptional stakeholder management, and hands-on MDG expertise across MDG-M, MDG-BP, and MDG-F in multi-country programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of SAP experience, including 5+ years in SAP MDG leadership.
• End‑to‑end MDG implementations within S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and global, multi-country transformation programs.
• Expertise in MDG-M (Material), MDG-BP (Customer/Vendor), and MDG-F (Finance) domains.
• Experience defining enterprise Data Governance operating models, roles, RACI, KPIs, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
• Drive the target data governance operating model and governance processes across key master data domains.
• Ensure high data quality and business adoption for the S/4HANA transformation program.
• Act as liaison between business stakeholders, data owners, and technical teams to prepare master data for deployment.

Skills

MDG leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Data governance

MDG workflows

Data quality mgmt

S/4HANA programs

MDG-M

MDG-BP

MDG-F

Global programs

Tools

SAP MDG

S/4HANA

SAP BTP

Job description

We are currently hiring for our client who has more than 55 years of expertise and more than 500, 000 employees across 6 continents, delivers Global Information Technology, Consulting and Business Process Services, in Cognitive Computing, Hyper-automation, Robotics, Cloud, Analytics and Emerging Technologies for the international leading organizations across the world in diverse domains such as Aerospace and Defense, Capital Markets, Banking, Retail, Utilities, Platform and Software Products, Healthcare, Insurance, Oil and Gas and many others.

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Engagement: Permanent Role

Experience Level (Years range): 10+ years

Language: Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

Job Description:

About the job:

The SAP MDG Lead will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and deployment of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) as part of a large‑scale S/4HANA transformation program. The role will drive the target data governance operating model, establish governance processes across key master data domains, and ensure high data quality and business adoption. Acting as a passionate data governance specialist and the primary liaison between business stakeholders, data owners, and technical teams, the MDG Lead will ensure master data readiness for successful S/4HANA deployment.

Required Experience & Techno-Functional Skills

• 10+ years of SAP experience, including 5+ years in SAP MDG leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering end‑to‑end SAP MDG implementations within S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Excellent stakeholder manager, strong communication and leadership skills in global, multi‑country transformation programs.
• Strong expertise in SAP MDG-M (Material), MDG-BP (Customer/Vendor), and MDG-F (Finance) domains.
• Experience defining enterprise Data Governance operating models, roles, RACI, KPIs, and governance processes.
• Deep understanding of SAP MDG data models, business rules, validations, derivations, and duplicate management.
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing MDG workflows
• Experience integrating SAP MDG with S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and external/satellite applications. Strong knowledge of data quality management, data harmonisation, and governance‑driven data consolidation approaches.

Equal Opportunity Employers:Our clients provide equal opportunities to all their employees and qualified applicants for employment, without regard to their race, caste, religion, colour, ancestry, marital status, sex, age, nationality, disability, or veteran status. Employees of our clients are treated with dignity and in accordance with their policy to maintain a work environment free of sexual harassment, whether physical, verbal, or psychological. We administer employee policies and practices to ensure that, in all matters, equal opportunity is provided to those eligible and that decisions are merit-based.

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