SAP Master Data Governance Consultant (SME)

Roles of a SAP Master Data Governance Consultant

1. Strategic Advisor:
   • Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams to align SAP MDG solutions with organizational goals.
   • Provide insights on best practices for data governance and master data management (MDM).
2. Solution Designer:
   • Design scalable and efficient SAP MDG solutions tailored to the client's master data needs.
   • Develop strategies for integrating SAP MDG with other systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, ECC, CRM, BW, non-SAP systems).
3. Governance Advocate:
   • Drive the adoption of data governance principles across the organization.
   • Define processes, standards, and policies for master data management.

Responsibilities of a SAP Master Data Governance Consultant

1. Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
   • Work with stakeholders to understand master data requirements, pain points, and integration needs.
   • Conduct workshops to capture functional and technical requirements.
2. Solution Design and Architecture:
   • Design data models (e.g., data domains for customer, vendor, material, etc.) and implement governance frameworks.
   • Define workflows, validations, and derivations in SAP MDG.
   • Architect data replication mechanisms between SAP MDG and other systems.
3. Implementation Oversight:
   • Lead the technical implementation of SAP MDG solutions, ensuring alignment with the architectural vision.
   • Oversee configuration and customization activities.
4. Integration and Migration:
   • Plan and execute data migration strategies for master data harmonization.
   • Ensure seamless integration of SAP MDG with other enterprise systems.
5. Data Quality Management:
   • Implement tools and methodologies for maintaining high data quality standards.
   • Define KPIs and dashboards for monitoring data quality.
6. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Collaborate with business process owners, data stewards, and IT teams to drive the SAP MDG agenda.
   • Prepare and deliver presentations for leadership on project progress and outcomes.
7. Testing and Validation:
   • Oversee the creation of test cases for SAP MDG workflows, validations, and integrations.
   • Validate solutions against business requirements and ensure high-quality delivery.
8. Training and Support:
   • Train end-users, data stewards, and IT teams on SAP MDG functionality and governance processes.
   • Provide post-implementation support and address system issues or enhancement requests.
9. Continuous Improvement:
   • Keep abreast of new SAP MDG features, updates, and best practices.
   • Recommend enhancements to improve system performance and governance effectiveness.
10. Project Leadership:
    • Manage the SAP MDG project lifecycle, including scoping, planning, execution, and delivery.
    • Ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.

Being You @ IBM
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• Deep knowledge of SAP MDG (data models, UI configurations, workflows, and integration).
• Strong understanding of SAP ecosystems like S/4HANA, ECC, and SAP PI/PO/CPI for integrations.
• Expertise in data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX) affecting master data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in data migration and quality tools (e.g., SAP Data Services, Information Steward).
• 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.

• Experience working with SAP FI/CO, MM, SD or PM and Master Data, required.
• At least 3 years of experience in Master data management with expertise in implementing SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
• Experience in complex SAP environments supporting multiple components.

Other Relevant Job Details
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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