Technical Program Manager — SAP Master Data & S/4HANA Migration | Remote

Toptal; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Toptal is seeking a Senior SAP Master Data Architect to own the architecture for complex SAP master data programs in a remote-first setting. You will drive program-level planning, cutover sequencing, and governance across delivery, functional, and platform teams.

The role requires deep SAP MDG expertise, S/4HANA migration experience, and the ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in SAP master data architecture or related data programs.
• Experience with at least one S/4HANA lifecycle implementation or ECC to S/4 conversion.
• Hands-on depth in SAP MDG or governance tooling.
• Strong data modeling and migration methodology knowledge.
• Familiarity with integration patterns (ALE/IDoc, DRF/SOA, OData/REST).
• Proven ability to manage program-level risk, scope, and budget.
• Strong written and verbal communication for business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own program-level planning for SAP master data initiatives and migration cutover timing.
• Serve as technical advisor across delivery, functional, and platform teams on master data architecture.
• Define target-state data model across master data domains (Customer, Material, Vendor, Finance).
• Lead design conversations on conversion strategy, hierarchy structures, and golden-record rules.
• Set technical standards for data model extensions, governance workflows, and tools.
• Own mock-load cadence, defect triage, and reconciliation framework for migration.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage risk and keep programs on schedule.
• Provide architectural review for new integrations and downstream patterns.

Skills

SAP MDG

Data modeling

Migration strategy

Program management

Cross-functional

S/4HANA

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Tools

LSMW

SAP Migration Cockpit

Job description

Headquarters: Remote URL: https://www.toptal.com/

What You'll Do

• Own program-level planning and sequencing for SAP master data initiatives, including migration cutover timing, dependency mapping, and freeze procedures
• Serve as the authoritative technical advisor across delivery, functional, and platform teams on master data architecture decisions
• Define and oversee the target-state data model across master data domains (e.g., Customer/Business Partner, Material, Vendor, Finance)
• Lead design conversations on conversion strategy, hierarchy/classification structures, and golden-record/system-of-record rules
• Set technical standards for data model extensions, custom fields, and governance workflows (e.g., SAP MDG, BRF+, change request design)
• Own the mock-load cadence, defect triage process, and reconciliation framework, ensuring data integrity through migration
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to manage risk, resolve blockers, and keep migration programs on schedule and in scope
• Provide architectural review for new integrations and downstream distribution patterns touching master data
• Maintain transparent stakeholder communication, including status reporting, milestone tracking, and translating technical complexity for business audiences

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in SAP master data architecture, data architecture, or technical program management within SAP environments
• Experience with at least one full lifecycle S/4HANA implementation or ECC to S/4 conversion, ideally including Business Partner conversion
• Hands‑on technical depth in SAP MDG or equivalent master data governance tooling
• Strong understanding of data modeling, hierarchy/classification design, and migration methodology (e.g., SAP Migration Cockpit, LSMW)
• Familiarity with integration patterns such as ALE/IDoc, DRF/SOA, OData/REST APIs
• Proven ability to manage program-level risk, scope, budget, and cross‑functional coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders

Nice to Have

• SAP Certified Application Associate — Master Data Governance, S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement, or Finance
• PMP or other project/program management certification
• TOGAF 9 or 10
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
• Experience with data quality tools such as SAP Information Steward, Syniti, Stibo, Collibra, or Informatica MDM

Why This Role

• Real technical ownership: Lead architecture decisions, not just status meetings
• High-stakes scope: Own outcomes that determine the integrity of an entire S/4HANA master data landscape
• Cross-functional influence: Serve as the technical anchor across delivery, functional, and platform teams
• Depth and breadth: Combine program leadership with deep, hands‑on SAP expertise