SAP MDG Business Partner Functional Consultant

Realign Llc; Illinois; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Realign Llc is hiring a SAP MDG BP Functional Consultant to lead design, configuration, and governance of Business Partner, Customer, and Supplier master data in SAP MDG‑BP. The role requires deep MDG‑BP hands‑on experience and strong S/4HANA BP architecture knowledge.

Remote full‑time opportunity focusing on data governance, DRF replication, and integration with ECC, S/4HANA, CRM, Ariba, and non‑SAP systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall SAP experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on SAP MDG‑BP Functional experience.
• Minimum 2 full lifecycle SAP MDG implementations with MDG‑BP.
• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA Business Partner architecture.
• Expertise in Governance for Business Partner, Customer and Supplier master data.
• Knowledge of BRF+ framework, workflows, and DRF.
• Experience integrating MDG with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, CRM, Ariba, and non‑SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure SAP MDG‑BP solutions for BP, Customer, and Supplier master data.
• Configure data models, UI configurations, governance workflows and validation/derivation rules.
• Define and implement BP change request processes and governance policies.
• Establish data quality standards and collaborate with Data Stewards and process owners.
• Configure and support DRF replication and BP synchronization with external apps.
• Lead workshops to translate requirements into Functional Specifications and drive fit‑gap analysis.
• Support SIT/UAT, data migration, cutover planning, and post‑go-live activities.

Skills

SAP MDG-BP

MDG‑BP Expertise

S/4HANA BP Architecture

Data Governance

BRF+ Rules

Workflow Configuration

DRF Data Replication

Master Data Governance

IDoc/SOA/CPI Integrations

Job description

Required Skills

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

Job Description

Job Title: SAP MDG Business Partner Functional Consultant

Location : Remote
Fulltime

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 10+ years of overall SAP experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on SAP MDG‑BP Functional experience.
• Minimum 2 full lifecycle SAP MDG implementations with MDG‑BP.
• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA Business Partner architecture.
• Expertise in:
• Business Partner Governance
• Customer and Supplier Master Data
• Data Models and Change Request Types
• BRF+ Rules Framework
• Workflow Configuration
• Data Replication Framework (DRF)
• Data Quality and Governance Processes
• Experience integrating MDG with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, CRM, Ariba, and non-SAP systems.
• Strong understanding of master data governance best practices.

Roles & Responsibilities

MDG‑BP Functional Design & Configuration

• Design and configure SAP MDG‑BP solutions for Business Partner, Customer, and Supplier master data.
• Configure data models, entity types, UI configurations, and governance workflows.
• Define and implement business validation, derivation, and duplicate check rules.
• Configure and support Business Partner change request processes.

Data Governance & Quality

• Establish governance policies and approval workflows.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance across enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with Data Stewards and Business Process Owners to maintain master data standards.
• Identify and resolve data quality and governance issues.

Integration & Replication

• Configure and support DRF replication processes.
• Work with technical teams on IDoc, SOA, CPI, and API integrations.
• Manage BP synchronization between SAP and external applications.

Business Process Consulting

• Conduct workshops and requirement‑gathering sessions with business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into Functional Specification Documents (FSDs).
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and governance frameworks.
• Support fit‑gap analysis and solution design activities.

Testing, Cutover & Hypercare

• Develop SIT and UAT test scenarios.
• Support data migration, cutover planning, and go‑live activities.Provide post‑production support and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP MDG Certification preferred.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Transformation programs.
• Exposure to SAP Data Migration projects.
• Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).
• Experience with SAP Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI).
• Familiarity with SAP Information Steward and Data Services (BODS).

Nice to Have

• Aerospace, Manufacturing, Utilities, or Automotive industry experience.
• Experience leading onsite/offshore teams.
• Agile/Scrum project delivery experience.

Generic Managerial Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in client‑facing roles.
• Experience mentoring junior consultants and coordinating cross‑functional teams.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication with shop‑floor & executive‑level stakeholders.
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to work in fast‑paced environments.
• Ability to mentor junior consultants and guide technical/functional teams.