Location: Santa Clara, CA, 95050, US (Day 1 Onsite)
Type: Contract
We are looking for a seasoned Functional SAP MDG / MDM Consultant with deep understanding of MDG functionality and proven implementation experience. This role is critical in enabling enterprise-wide master data governance, driving data harmonization, and integrating MDG with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and non-SAP applications.
The ideal candidate should be capable of addressing business challenges, advising on best practices, and ensuring scalable deployment in both classic and cloud-ready modes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement SAP MDG in both classic (on-premise) and cloud-ready modes.
- Lead data harmonization efforts deduplication, consolidation, and alignment across global systems.
- Set up and maintain key and value mapping for consistent data interpretation across systems.
- Configure and manage workflows for master data creation, approvals, and change processes.
- Drive integration of MDG with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and non-SAP systems using DRF, SOA, REST APIs, or other integration tools.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand MDM-related pain points and provide functional solutions.
- Lead end-to-end MDG implementations, including data modeling, UI configuration, business rules, and replication frameworks.
- Document functional specifications, user guides, and support training and post-go-live activities.
Key Requirements:
- Strong functional knowledge of SAP MDG (and/or SAP MDM) not just support experience, but hands-on implementation exposure.
- Experience in configuring:
- Deployment options (classic/cloud-ready)
- Data models and governance frameworks
- Key/Value mapping
- Workflows and rule-based approvals
- Practical experience in data harmonization across systems.
- Strong understanding of business challenges in MDM and the ability to translate them into functional solutions.
- Proven integration experience with SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and third-party applications.