SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Lead

1000 Accenture LLP Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture’s SAP practice seeks a seasoned SAP MDG professional to lead data governance and transformation projects for top clients. You will drive end-to-end MDG implementations, architect solutions, and guide teams toward measurable business value across industries.

The role emphasizes collaboration with executives, hands-on design, and governance best practices, with opportunities to work on cloud-enabled SAP platforms and analytics enablement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in SAP Master Data.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the SAP MDG Module.
• Minimum of 3 end-to-end SAP MDG implementations, including hands‑on design and configuration.
• Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior client executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future).
• Lead customers in defining their SAP journey through the development of business cases & roadmaps including during sales origination, proposal development and client presentations.
• Architect E2E solutions that leverage SAP technologies, custom apps, & add-on partner solutions.
• Design and optimize the End to End SAP Core Master Data Governance process.
• Advise, design and deliver solutions based on the latest industry and technology best practices leveraging a SAP solutions and embedded innovation.
• Configure, Design, Build, Test and Deploy the core SAP MDG solution and ensure it works seamlessly.

Skills

SAP MDG

Master Data Governance

Consulting experience

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We Are:

Accenture’s SAP practice, and we bring the New to life using design thinking, agile development methodologies, and the latest smart tech for SAP when it comes to automation and AI. We help our clients apply intelligence to set their business apart and make them more proactive, predictive and productive – the power of the intelligent enterprise. Ready to learn as much as you can? We put strong emphasis on training our people on S/4HANA and all the new cloud products from SAP, both functionally and technically – with the support of our 70,000+ member community. It’s also nice to know our hard work doesn’t go unrecognized. We’ve got over 70 SAP awards—more than any other partner—and we’re the leading business partner for SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Hybris, SAP FieldGlass, SAP Concur, and more. Visit us here to find out more about Accenture's SAP practice.

You Are:

You have a passion for storytelling and for originating, selling and delivering SAP-based Data Management and Analytics Transformation projects that make a positive impact in your clients’ business? Are you inspired by working with the best companies in their industries? Want a role that provides you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction? Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Data Management and Analytics solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world You will thrive in our highly collaborative, digitally-driven and innovation-led environment. Nurture your talent for thoughtful and game changing solutions in our inclusive culture that values diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds. You are a confident Manager who spots and stays ahead of the SAP platform, industry and Data and Analytics trends and knows how to translate client goals into clear and actionable outcomes that everyone can get behind. You know how to fully utilize the capabilities of various SAP platforms to drive business value, transform end-to-end functions and drive leading practices for your clients in markets all over the globe. The more complex their challenges, the more excited you are about leading the charge to solve them.

The Work:

Team with clients on their SAP functional and technical transformation programs through your combined SAP application, functional and technical process expertise which includes your ability to:

• Engage with senior client executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future)
• Lead customers in defining their SAP journey through the development of business cases & roadmaps including during sales origination, proposal development and client presentations
• Architect E2E solutions that leverage SAP technologies, custom apps, & add-on partner solutions
• Design and optimize the End to End SAP Core Master Data Governance process
• Advise, design and deliver solutions based on the latest industry and technology best practices leveraging a SAP solutions and embedded innovation.
• Configure, Design, Build, Test and Deploy the core SAP MDG solution and ensure it works seamlessly.
• Conduct workshops to drive Key Design Decisions with clear recommendations and leading/best practices
• Work with the project team, team leaders, project delivery leads, and client stakeholders to create stand‑out Accenture Master Data Governance offerings
• Continue to learn and develop your technical SAP Data Management, Analytics and business expertise
• Lead large project teams of varying size and scope – helping them achieve transformational roadmaps - onsite with clients or within Accenture
• Become a trusted expert and advisor to your clients, team, and Accenture Leadership by staying current on regulations, trends, and innovations across your area of expertise
• Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices and develop the next level of transformation experts

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Here’s What You Need:

Minimum 8 years experience in SAP Master Data
Minimum 6 years of experience in the SAP MDG Module
Minimum of 3 end-to-end SAP MDG implementations, including hands‑on design and configuration
Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate’s Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience

Bonus Points If:

• you have hands on experience with SAP S4 Hana
• you have hands on experience with SAP Data Conversion
• you have Master Data Governance expertise in Material Master, Finance Master Data Objects, Customer, Vendor
• you have experience with Master Data Governance for custom objects (ex: PIRs, WBSE etc…)

Compensation

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/05/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture Role Location Annual Salary Range

Annual Salary Range

• California $94,400 to $266,300
• Colorado $94,400 to $230,000
• Connecticut $94,400 to $230,000
• District of Columbia $100,500 to $245,000
• Illinois $87,400 to $230,000
• Maine $80,400 to $196,000
• Maryland $94,400 to $230,000
• Massachusetts $94,400 to $245,000
• Minnesota $94,400 to $230,000
• New York $87,400 to $266,300
• New Jersey $100,500 to $266,300
• Ohio $87,400 to $213,000
• Virginia $87,400 to $245,000
• Washington $100,500 to $245,000

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