SAP MDG Senior Architect

Chevron; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Chevron is seeking an experienced SAP MDG Senior Architect to design and govern enterprise master data solutions across SAP S/4HANA and connected systems.

You will define data domains, lead MDG model and workflow design, and partner with global teams to ensure a gold-standard data core and scalable data standards.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) with end-to-end implementation experience.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable MDG solutions and governance.
• Experience supporting large SAP transformation programs and multi-instance landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise MDG architecture across SAP S/4HANA and non‑SAP systems.
• Lead design of MDG data models, workflows, and data quality rules.
• Guide data migration, cutover activities, and governance controls.
• Collaborate with business, data stewards, and IT leads across global programs.
• Establish data standards and integration patterns for a trusted data core.

Skills

MDG Architecture

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Cross-functional Leadership

S/4HANA Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

SAP MDG

SAP Data Services (BODS)

Job description

SAP MDG Senior Architect through 11/30/2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).

The SAP MDG Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and delivering enterprise master data solutions using SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).

This role defines the end-to-end data architecture, governance framework, and integration strategy to ensure consistent, high-quality master data across SAP S/4HANA and connected systems.

The architect partners with business, functional, and technical teams to establish a single source of truth (gold standard) data and enable scalable digital core data standards across enterprise segments.

MDG Architecture & Strategy

• Define enterprise MDG architecture across SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP systems
• Design master data governance frameworks (standards, policies, workflows)
• Establish data domains (Business Partner, Material, Finance, EAM, etc.)
• Define multi-instance and cross-system MDG strategy
• Architect data replication and synchronization strategies

Solution Design & Governance

• Lead design of MDG data models, extensions, Data quality Validation rules and governance controls
• Ensure alignment with enterprise data governance operating model
• Define approval workflows and data stewardship processes
• Establish master data standards and templates across domains
• Define integration patterns
• Ensure data consistency and system-of-record alignment
• Define MDG playbooks, design standards, and best practices

Program Delivery & stakeholder relationship

• Guide SAP S/4HANA transformation programs via Data migration, conversion, and cutover activities
• Act as primary MDG architecture authority across Business stakeholders, Data stewards / owners and Functional data leads and architects
• Collaborate with Integration teams, Data platforms (Data Lake, Analytics) and Security & Basis teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Core Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) product
• Strong knowledge of MDG data models, Workflow and Data replication (DRF)
• Experience supporting data conversion or migration initiatives
• Familiarity with SAP Data Services (BODS) or similar ETL tools is a strong plus
• Understanding of key mapping, staging tables, and reconciliation concepts
• Experience setting up customizing synchronization between MDG Hub and Transactional S/4HANA.

Functional & Process Knowledge

• Good understanding of end-to-end business processes impacted by master data
• Ability to translate business requirements into MDG technical solutions
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA master data objects (BP, Material, Finance, EAM)

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and clear communication
• Strategic thinking + hands-on solution design
• Ability to operate in cross-functional, global programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-instance S/4HANA landscapes
• Exposure to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) MDG extensions
• Prior experience in large SAP transformation programs
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and operating models

Relocation Options

Relocation may be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.