SAP MDG Architect

• Practice SAP

• Technologies SAP Technology Jobs

• Location remote, Sweden

• Type Contract

SAP MDG Business Partner Architect

Next Ventures are currently executing a search for an experienced SAP MDG Architect for a new project opportunity for a client in Sweden.
 

• Remote anywhere in Eurozone (EU nationals only , or consultants with Swedish residency or work permit).
• Client is based in Sweden and Switzerland
• Experience from food industry is valued

SAP MDG Business Partner Architect
Role Summary
The SAP MDG Business Partner Architect is responsible for the end-to-end design, implementation, governance, and optimization of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) solutions for Business Partner master data and related processes. The role lead the definition of master data processes, governance frameworks, data quality standards, and data migration strategies to support business transformation initiatives and SAP S/4HANA deployments.
The architect serves as the primary subject matter expert for Business Partner master data, ensuring standardized processes, data integrity, and successful migration of customer, supplier, and business partner records across the enterprise landscape.

Key Responsibilities
SAP MDG Solution Architecture

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of SAP MDG for Business Partner.
• Define and maintain the Business Partner data model, governance framework, workflows, and validation rules.
• Design future-state master data management processes aligned with business and IT objectives.
• Ensure integration between SAP MDG, S/4HANA, SAP CRM, SAP Ariba, SAP SuccessFactors, and other enterprise applications.
• Establish architectural standards and best practices for master data management.

Business Process Design & Governance

• Define and optimize business processes related to:
  • Business Partner creation and maintenance
  • Customer and supplier onboarding
  • Data change management
  • Data stewardship
  • Data quality management
  • Data ownership and approval workflows
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to establish governance policies and operating procedures.
• Support global process harmonization initiatives.

Food Industry Process & Data Governance

• Design governance processes supporting:
  • Raw material suppliers
  • Packaging suppliers
  • Contract manufacturers
  • Logistics providers
  • Retail and foodservice customers
  • Distributors and third-party partners
• Define data ownership, stewardship, approval workflows, and quality controls.
• Support business requirements related to supplier qualification, customer onboarding, procurement, and supply chain operations.
• Ensure master data processes support traceability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Business Partner Data Management

• Own the Business Partner master data domain.
• Ensure compliance with SAP S/4HANA Business Partner approach.
• Define business rules for:
  • Customer master data
  • Vendor/Supplier master data
  • Business Partner relationships
  • Addresses and contact information
  • Partner functions
  • Classification and segmentation
• Monitor and improve data quality metrics.

Data Migration & Data Loads

• Lead data migration strategy and execution for SAP transformation programs.
• Define cleansing, enrichment, validation, and reconciliation processes.
• Design and oversee:
  • Legacy data extraction
  • Data transformation and mapping
  • Data validation
  • Mock conversions
  • Production data loads
  • Cutover data activities
• Work with migration tools such as:
  • SAP Data Services
  • SAP Migration Cockpit
  • SAP Information Steward
  • SAP Data Intelligence
  • ETL platforms and custom migration solutions
• Drive data quality remediation activities prior to migration.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the trusted advisor for business leaders, process owners, and program management.
• Facilitate workshops to define governance requirements and target operating models.
• Provide leadership and guidance to data stewards, functional consultants, and migration teams.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and integration teams to ensure solution alignment.

Delivery Leadership

• Lead MDG workstreams in SAP transformation programs.
• Develop implementation roadmaps and deployment strategies.
• Support testing, defect resolution, cutover planning, and hypercare activities.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines, quality gates, and governance standards.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of SAP experience with significant focus on Master Data Management.
• 5+ years of hands-on SAP MDG implementation experience.
• Multiple end-to-end SAP MDG Business Partner implementations.
• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Proven track record leading large-scale master data migration initiatives.
• Strong background in customer, supplier, and business partner master data processes.
• Experience designing governance frameworks and operating models for master data.

Technical Competencies
SAP Expertise

• SAP MDG-BP (Business Partner)
• SAP S/4HANA Business Partner
• SAP Data Services
• SAP Migration Cockpit
• SAP Information Steward
• SAP Fiori
• SAP Workflow
• SAP BRF+
• SAP HANA
• SAP Integration Suite

Data Management

• Data Governance
• Data Quality Management
• Data Migration Strategy
• Master Data Modeling
• Data Cleansing & Harmonization
• Data Mapping & Transformation
• Data Reconciliation
• Cutover Planning

Architecture

• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Solution Design
• Integration Architecture
• Process Standardization
• Governance Framework Design

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate with executives, business process owners, and technical teams.
• Excellent workshop facilitation and requirements gathering capabilities.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead global and cross-functional teams.

Success Measures
The SAP MDG Business Partner Architect will be measured on:

• Successful deployment of SAP MDG Business Partner capabilities.
• Improvement in master data quality and governance compliance.
• Reduction of duplicate and inaccurate master data.
• Successful execution of data migration and cutover activities.
• Adoption of standardized business processes.
• Delivery of project milestones within scope, quality, and timeline expectations.
• Business stakeholder satisfaction and operational efficiency improvements.

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