SAP S/4HANA MDG Architect (m/w/d)

Infosys Limited; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 91,261 - 114,077; Full time

Job summary

Infosys Limited is seeking a Senior Tech Architect specializing in SAP MDG to design and deliver end-to-end Master Data Governance solutions in Germany. The role focuses on data governance strategy, scalable workflows, and high-quality master data management across various domains.

Applicants should have strong SAP MDG experience, a track record of successful implementations, and excellent leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary including bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with SAP MDG on S/4HANA (hub or co-deployed).
• Experience in at least 2+ full-cycle MDG or S/4 implementations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of end-to-end SAP MDG architecture across S/4HANA.
• Define MDG data models, governance processes, workflows.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and security models.

Skills

Strong hands-on experience with SAP MDG on S/4HANA

Experience in at least 2+ full-cycle MDG or S/4 implementations

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience working in Agile/Hybrid methodologies

S/4HANA Certification or SAP MDG Certification

Job description

State / Region / Province

Country

Germany

Domain

Delivery

Interest Group

Company

ITL Germany

Requisition ID

149955BR

Role – Senior Tech Arch – SAP MDG Architect – Germany – Competitive (including bonus)

Your Role

SAP S/4HANA MDG Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and delivering end‑to‑end Master Data Governance (MDG) solutions within S/4HANA environments. This role defines the overall MDG architecture, drives data governance strategy, builds scalable workflows, and ensures high‑quality master data across domains such as Business Partner, Materials, Finance, and Custom Objects. The architect partners with business leaders, data owners, and technical teams to build a robust master data foundation for enterprise transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design of end-to-end SAP MDG architecture across S/4HANA and integrated systems by conducting fit-gap workshops, solution blueprinting, and design reviews.
• Lead the MDG workstream across the SAP Activate phases:
  • Discover
  • Prepare
  • Explore
  • Realize
  • Deploy
  • Run
• Define MDG data models, governance processes, workflows, rules, and validation frameworks.
• Architect MDG solutions for master data domains:
  • Business Partner
  • Customer
  • Vendor
  • Product/Material
  • Finance (FSP, CoA)
  • Custom Objects
• Recommend MDG best practices, reuse standard content, and define extensions as required.
• Guide configuration of:
  • Data Models & UI Modelling (FPM)
  • Process Models & Rule-Based Workflow
  • Data Replication (SOA, IDocs, ALE)
  • BRF+ rules, derivations, validations
  • Duplicate check, search capabilities (HANA Search, TREX)
• Lead MDG consolidation, central governance, and mass processing designs.
• Define integration architecture between MDG and:
  • S/4HANA (Hub or Co-deployed)
  • ECC legacy systems
  • MDM, CRM, SRM, PLM
  • External non‑SAP systems
• Collaborate with middleware teams (PI/PO, CPI) for replication frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and security models.
• Develop enterprise master data governance framework and policies.
• Define data standards, ownership models, stewardship processes, and approval workflows.
• Drive data quality rules, monitoring dashboards, and exception handling processes.
• Oversee functional specs, test planning, UAT, cutover, migration validations, and hypercare.
• Coordinate across technical, functional, and business teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with business data owners, SMEs, and IT leadership on data governance decisions.
• Provide thought leadership on MDG roadmap, data standards, and transformation strategy.
• Conduct training and knowledge transfer for business stewards and functional teams.
• Support data migration strategy, mapping, cleansing, and harmonization activities.
• Validate load cycles, conversion rules, and data readiness reports.
• Coordinate with ETL/migration teams to ensure seamless cutover.

Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP MDG on S/4HANA (hub or co‑deployed).
• Experience in at least 2+ full-cycle MDG or S/4 implementations.
• Deep knowledge of:
  • Data Models & Governance Framework
  • Process Modelling & Workflow
  • BRF+, BAdIs, FPM, UI Modelling
  • Data Replication Frameworks (SOA, IDoc, ALE)
  • MDG Consolidation & Mass Processing
  • Designing MDG for Customer/Vendor BP, Material Master, FICO master data, etc.
  • Web Dynpro/FPM concepts
  • OData, APIs, Fiori
• Ability to guide ABAP developers on custom logic, enhancements, and WRICEF objects.
• Experience working in Agile/Hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to lead cross-functional workshops and drive consensus.
• S/4HANA Certification or SAP MDG Certification (Good to Have).
• Experience in industries with complex master data environments such as Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, CPG, Pharma, Utilities.

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