SAP COE Master Data Governance (MDG) Techno‑Functional Expert

 The SAP COE Master Data MDG Techno-Functional Expert acts as the domain solution authority for SAP MDG, translating enterprise data governance and business requirements into scalable, compliant, and technically robust MDG solutions.

The role operates below the MDG Techno-Functional Lead (enterprise architecture authority) and above the Senior Professional (execution level), ensuring solution integrity, design compliance, and high-quality delivery across MDG domains.

The Expert is accountable for domain-level solution design, configuration governance, technical quality assurance, and mentoring of junior team members while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and Domain Lead requirements.

Goal of function:

Design, deliver, and sustain SAP MDG solutions that enforce data governance, improve master data quality, and ensure compliant, harmonized data across SAP and integrated non‑SAP landscapes.  The role bridges business governance requirements (Domain Leads) and enterprise MDG architecture (Techno-Functional Lead) into implementable and scalable solution designs.

1) Main tasks:

Provide Application Maintenance (L2/L3) and Development (enhancement) support for SAP MDG processes. Configure/customize MDG data models, workflows, and business rules for key domains (Material, Vendor, Customer, Finance). Gather and refine business requirements; translate into robust MDG designs and configurations. Build and maintain BRF+ rules, BADIs, and ABAP enhancements (validations, derivations) in MDG. Ensure data governance policies/standards are enforced across SAP systems; document configurations and governance frameworks for audit/compliance. Lead/support integration of MDG with SAP and non‑SAP systems; collaborate with integration/BASIS teams. Ensure documentation of functional/technical specifications and validation documentation (GxP/SOX/ITGC readiness). Mentor and guide Senior Professionals in configuration standards and solution design.

2) Secondary Tasls:

Tasks regularly performed in support of primary responsibilities:

• Contribute to SAP S/4HANA integration/migration activities impacting master data & MDG.
• Provide expert inputs to ITIL‑aligned processes and continuous improvement cycles for incident/problem/change management.
• Support Fiori/UI5 enablement for MDG user experience.
• Support backlog refinement and technical estimation.

3) Miscellaneous tasks:

• Participate in special data governance initiatives and cross‑functional project work as requested by the organization per template (e.g., audits, new domain rollouts).
• Contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives within MDG.

Qualifications, experience.

1) Required training and education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related (Master’s preferred)

2) Required professional experience (in years):

• 11+ years of hands‑on SAP MDG experience with S/4HANA exposure
• Proven background in application maintenance and development.

3) Important personal qualities:

• strong solution architecture thinking
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and autonomously
• Mentoring capability
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams
• High ownership and accountability

4) Other specialized knowledge:

a) Technical Knowledge

• MDG configuration/customization (data models, workflows, business rules).
• BRF+, BADI, ABAP for validations/derivations and extensions.
• SAP Fiori/UI5 integration for MDG UX.
• Data quality management & cleansing practices/tools
• S/4HANA integration and migration support; workflow and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Material, Vendor, Customer, Finance master data processes
• Working knowledge of ITIL processes

b) Languages

English required; additional languages are a plus

c) IT Skills

• SAP MDG, S/4HANA
• SAP Fiori/UI5
• Tools for data quality and cleansing
• Certifications: SAP MDG certification highly desirable