IBM · 4 hours ago
SAP Master Data Governance Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expIBM Consulting is focused on building long-term relationships and collaborating closely with clients globally. The SAP Master Data Governance Lead will be responsible for designing and implementing master data governance solutions, ensuring data quality and compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance data processes across SAP and non-SAP systems.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and create the data models, including entity types, attributes, and relationships, for master data domains
Ensure integration of MDG with other SAP modules (e.g., SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA) and non-SAP systems for a seamless flow of master data
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements for data governance, data quality, and data management
Analyze current master data processes, identify gaps, and propose improvements through SAP MDG solutions
Establish master data governance processes and workflows, ensuring that they adhere to industry standards and compliance regulations
Define rules for data validation, approval workflows, and escalation processes to ensure that master data is maintained consistently
Configure SAP MDG components, including data models, UI customization, and workflows, to meet specific organizational requirements
Set up data replication frameworks to distribute master data across multiple systems in the landscape, ensuring data consistency
Handle the configuration of data quality, validation, and derivation rules within the MDG framework
Plan and oversee the migration of legacy master data into the SAP MDG solution, ensuring data integrity and quality
Design interfaces and integration points to ensure seamless data exchange between SAP MDG and other systems such as SAP ERP, S/4HANA, and third-party applications
Monitor the performance of the SAP MDG system and optimize processes to ensure efficient data processing, governance workflows, and user interactions
Identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to master data governance, including performance bottlenecks or data replication failures
Collaborate with business, IT teams, and third-party vendors to ensure the successful implementation and continuous operation of SAP MDG
Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP MDG, providing guidance and expertise to other team members and stakeholders
Engage with data stewards, data owners, and governance councils to align MDG practices with enterprise data governance goals
Design and execute test cases for master data processes, ensuring that the SAP MDG implementation meets functional and technical requirements
Validate data workflows, ensuring that governance rules are enforced correctly across the master data lifecycle
Create and deliver training materials for end-users and data stewards to ensure proper use of the SAP MDG system
Document the configuration, processes, and any custom developments to ensure the MDG system is well-understood by both technical and business teams
Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for any issues that arise within the MDG solution, working with SAP support or internal teams to resolve problems
Qualification
Required
Experience working with SAP FI/CO, MM, SD or PM and Master Data, required
Hands-on experience Identifying, assessing and solving complex business problems for area of responsibility, where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
Experience collaborating data with owners and users/analysts across the customer operations to modify or implement new repeatable and reliable businesses processes to improve and sustain effective data governance resulting in improved quality and consistency of data used to drive key business decisions
Experience working closely with Data Architects to ensure changes are appropriately synchronized with the metadata strategy and logical data model
Experience leading technical aspects of the delivery of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) solutions & related components, working across business/technology teams to ensure alignment between business solution definition & systems architecture for the organization
5 years of experience in Master data management with expertise in implementing SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Experience in complex SAP environments supporting multiple components
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Company
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