SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) – Assistant Manager

Overview Our client, a global professional services organization, is looking for an experienced SAP MDG Assistant Manager to support enterprise data governance and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and enhancing master data management solutions across complex, multi-system environments. The successful candidate will be part of a transformation-focused team delivering end-to-end SAP MDG solutions, working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and cross-functional delivery groups. Key Responsibilities SAP MDG Solution Delivery Lead or contribute to the end-to-end delivery of SAP MDG solutions, including requirements gathering, solution design, build, testing, and deployment. Support business workshops to capture requirements and translate them into functional and process designs aligned with best practices. Design and document business blueprints, functional specifications, and solution design documents. Master Data Governance & Implementation Work on SAP MDG modules including Customer, Supplier, Business Partner, and Finance master data objects (e.g., General Ledger, Cost Center, Profit Center, Internal Orders). Configure and support data models, workflows, validations, and derivations within MDG environments. Implement and enhance data replication and integration processes using standard frameworks (e.g., IDocs, web services). Technical & Functional Collaboration Coordinate with development teams for custom enhancements, interfaces, and WRICEF objects. Support testing activities including test planning, test case development, and execution of functional and integration testing. Perform root cause analysis and support issue resolution across cross-functional SAP teams. Process & Data Governance Participate in design and improvement of master data governance processes and operating models. Support duplicate checks, data quality validations, and rule-based governance mechanisms. Contribute to MDG workflow design, including standard, rule-based, and multi-step approval flows. Project & Stakeholder Management Manage or support delivery of small to mid-sized implementation or enhancement projects. Engage with stakeholders across regions to facilitate discussions and align on solution design. Support multi-tasking across engagements while maintaining delivery quality and timelines. Qualifications Minimum 8+ years of SAP implementation and support experience across multiple industries. Strong hands-on experience in at least two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations. Proven expertise in SAP MDG (implementation and/or support environments). Strong understanding of SAP core modules such as SD, MM, and FI. Experience working on business process design, blueprinting, and functional specification development. Hands-on knowledge of data replication frameworks (IDocs, web services, etc.). Experience with MDG configuration including workflows, validations, derivations, and data models. Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced transformation environments. Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Skills SAP MDG certification (preferred). Experience working with ABAP teams and understanding technical development concepts. Exposure to MDG enhancements, APIs, and custom extensions. Experience in consolidation and mass processing within MDG environments. Education Graduate or Postgraduate degree in any relevant field. Additional Notes Strong experience in customer/vendor integration (CVI) is highly desirable. Exposure to S/4HANA and Fiori applications is advantageous. Experience in workflow configuration and governance automation is a strong plus.