SAP Master Data Governance Manager (MDG)

Accenture; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is looking for an experienced SAP Master Data Governance Manager. The role involves supporting client transformation projects and leading the implementation of SAP MDG solutions. With a focus on advising clients on data management strategies, the ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and requires flexibility to meet client needs across various locations, including Birmingham, London, and Manchester.

Benefits

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days for charitable work

Qualifications

• Experience in advising clients on Master Data Management and S/4HANA implementations.
• At least 7 years of functional data experience with recognized skills.
• Proven ability in leading delivery teams and solving data quality challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in SAP transformation projects as a Functional Expert.
• Translate business requirements into SAP functional designs.
• Oversee solution delivery aligning with business processes.

Skills

Master Data Management strategy

SAP MDG implementation

Data governance models

Functional data experience

Distributed delivery team leadership

Data quality monitoring solutions

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

Role: SAP Master Data Governance Manager - MDG

Location: London / Birmingham / Manchester

Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience

Career Level: Manager

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad variety of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team

As one of SAP’s Tier 1 global partners we understand the importance of data in our client’s transformation journeys. Whether in the context of a S/4HANA transformation or of a data roadmap we strive to bring leading thinking and delivery of innovative solutions to our clients. You will work on full lifecycle data journeys with clients from roadmap through to execution, delivering value through the latest features and benefits within SAP solution set.

In our team you will

Be an integral part of our team supporting our clients SAP transformation projects through acting as a Functional Expert in the master data governance area. You will work closely with clients, translating their business and functional requirements into SAP functional designs and overseeing solution delivery. Your strong business process knowledge, combined with your in-depth expertise will be key to designing effective and efficient solutions for our clients.

We are looking for experience in the following skills

• Experience of both advising clients on their Master Data Management strategy elements of their S/4HANA roadmaps and supporting the implementation of solutions based on SAP MDG and other complimentary MDM applications.
• Leading the transformation of clients data governance models, ensuring the relevant business accountabilities are in place and a clear target operating model for MDM is implemented prior to the deployment of SAP MDG based solutions.
• At least 7 years of functional data experience and recognised SME skills for at least two “Big 4” data objects demonstrated across multiple full E2E SAP implementation lifecycles from data strategy definition through to cutover.
• Proven capabilities in leading a distributed delivery team, working with colleagues in offshore delivery centres for solution delivery.
• Proven ability of advising & supporting clients with data quality challenges, working with the client to define corrective actions and deliver data quality monitoring solutions.
• Understanding of methodologies for the deployment of SAP MDG.
• Good understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Set yourself apart

• Broader S/4HANA functional experience ensuring stronger alignment of SAP MDG with other functional solution elements.
• Broader understanding of full data lifecycle management processes, especially instances where lifecycle stages are linked to non-SAP solutions.
• Experience demonstrated in the development of solid relationships with client C-Suite stakeholders.
• Experience of other leading MDM tools (e.g. SimpleMDG) that typically complement SAP landscapes.

What’s In It For You

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.