SAP MDG Lead

iT Services 2 (iT2); Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

iT2's direct client is seeking an experienced SAP MDG Lead to establish and support enterprise-wide master data governance capabilities.

This role will define governance standards, workflows, data quality controls, stewardship processes, and operating models for trusted data across the organization, covering material, customer, vendor, finance, product, and engineering master data.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of SAP Master Data, SAP MDG, Data Governance, or SAP functional data experience.
• Strong understanding of SAP master data and its impact across end-to-end business processes.
• Ability to work across multiple business functions and translate data challenges into process and system solutions.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, stakeholder management, and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Own SAP MDG functional design, governance workflows, validation rules, change processes, security roles, and integration points.
• Lead SAP MDG implementation and enhancement initiatives by coordinating business, functional, technical, and support teams.
• Partner with technical resources to support MDG configuration, reporting, workflow improvements, and future enhancements.
• Ensure governance solutions support business growth, operational complexity, and long-term scalability.
• Challenge manual processes or custom solutions that create unnecessary risk, reduce data quality, or increase support complexity.

Skills

SAP Master Data

MDG

Data Governance

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP MDG

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

MDG Functional Lead - SAP S/4HANA Master Data Governance

• Contract-to-Hire Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders - must be willing to accept FTE conversion after 3-6 month contract
• Travel: Up to 50% (travel expenses covered) for qualified remote worker

Job Summary

iT2's direct client is seeking an experienced SAP MDG Lead to establish and support enterprise-wide master data governance capabilities.

• This role will be responsible for defining governance standards, workflows, data quality controls, stewardship processes, and operating models required to maintain trusted business data across the organization.
• The successful candidate will help build scalable governance processes for material, customer, vendor, finance, product, and engineering-related master data while partnering closely with business and technical stakeholders to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and long-term business scalability.

SAP MDG Solution Ownership

• MDG Lead will own SAP MDG functional design, governance workflows, validation rules, change processes, security roles, and integration points.
• Lead SAP MDG implementation and enhancement initiatives by coordinating business, functional, technical, and support teams.
• Partner with technical resources to support MDG configuration, reporting, workflow improvements, and future enhancements.
• Ensure governance solutions support business growth, operational complexity, and long-term scalability.
• Challenge manual processes or custom solutions that create unnecessary risk, reduce data quality, or increase support complexity.

Required Job Qualifications

• 7+ years of SAP Master Data, SAP MDG, Data Governance, or SAP functional data experience
• Strong understanding of SAP master data and its impact across end-to-end business processes
• Experience defining governance standards, workflows, ownership models, and data quality controls
• Ability to work across multiple business functions and translate data challenges into process and system solutions
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, stakeholder management, and governance skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S/4HANA experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, finance, or product data domains
• Experience integrating SAP with PLM, engineering, analytics, or enterprise reporting platforms
• SAP MDG, Data Governance, or SAP S/4HANA Certification