Associate Director, SAP S4 HANA Master Data Governance Solution Architect

• Been part of large-scale SAP MDG and data migration projects, including global template deployments, across diverse industries and geographies.

Leadership & Design:

• Lead the design and architecture of SAP S/4 HANA MDG and Data Migration solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs, industry best practices, and technical standards.

• Define data models, workflows, validation rules, and integration points to optimize master data management processes.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, including SAP MDG consultants, developers, and analysts.

• Establish technical strategies, standards, and best practices for SAP MDG implementations.

Collaboration & Requirements Gathering:

• Collaborate closely with global business stakeholders to understand and analyse requirements related to master data management, data governance, and data quality.

• Translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications and architectural designs for SAP MDG and data migration solutions.

Implementation & Integration:

• Oversee and govern the configuration and customization of SAP MDG modules to meet specific business requirements, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and design guidelines.

• Define and implement integration strategies between SAP MDG and other SAP/non-SAP systems (including ERP and BI) using appropriate technologies (e.g., IDoc, RFC, BAPI, Web services).

Quality Assurance & Change Management:

• Develop comprehensive testing strategies and oversee quality assurance activities for SAP MDG and data migration implementations.

• Ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements through rigorous testing and validation.

• Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth adoption of SAP MDG solutions, communicating changes, benefits, and impacts to stakeholders while effectively managing resistance.

Knowledge Transfer & Documentation:

• Provide training and knowledge transfer to end-users and IT teams on SAP MDG functionalities, best practices, and maintenance procedures, ensuring user proficiency and effective system maintenance.

• Meticulously document architectural designs, configurations, customizations, and integration specifications for SAP MDG solutions.

• Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards., Our clients want to achieve maximum value from digital transformation investments in Finance, Supply Chain and IT operations. That's where we come in. By taking a holistic view of performance improvement, including strategy, process design and technology enablement, we support the smooth operation of transformations.

The SAP MDG Architect is a critical leadership role demanding a balanced blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of SAP MDG and data migration solutions, including design, development, and implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational data governance principles and objectives.

Deep knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA Data Migration, MDG modules, technical architecture, and data governance best practices is crucial, including knowledge of the benefits of implementing MDG alongside greenfield, brownfield and selective transformations to SAP S/4HANA. Additionally, the SAP MDG Architect must possess a strong understanding of data migration strategies and methodologies, specifically in the context of SAP S/4HANA transitions. This includes expertise in data cleansing, transformation, validation, and the technical tools involved in migrating data to SAP S/4HANA. This role requires guiding cross functional teams, ensuring successful project delivery and high-quality outcomes. Expertise in Customer, Vendor, Material, and Finance master data domains and deeper understanding of SAP S/4 HANA data model is essential for success., * Proven hands-on experience in SAP Data Migration MDG pre-sales, implementation, and architecture.

• Deep expertise in SAP MDG and data migration modules across all S4 HANA DATA objects, specifically Material, Customer, Vendor, or Financials.

• Strong understanding of data modelling concepts, data governance principles, and best practices.

• Proven proficiency in SAP integration techniques, including IDOC, SOA, RFC, APIs, and DRF.

• Strong functional understanding of master data, integration aspects across manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, finance and sales and asset and project management areas.

• Demonstrated expertise in data migration strategies and methodologies, including data cleansing, transformation, and validation.

• Expertise in MDG Consolidation and Mass Processing configurations.

• Good understanding of Data Quality Management (DQM) principles and implementation strategies.

• Ability to analyse complex business requirements and propose fit-to-standard solutions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with both business stakeholders and technical teams.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Understanding of AI data tools and a viewpoint on how they will impact SAP MDG implementations.

• Proficiency in data migration tools and techniques within the SAP landscape like Syniti, SNP, SAP BODS, SAP Information Steward and any hyperscaler tools.

• SAP MDG/Syniti/SNP Certifications

• Data Modelling and Analytics SAC Certifications

• Data Migration Cockpit experience, Distinctive thinking, deep expertise, innovation and collaborative working. That's what connects us. That's what makes us Deloitte. If you want to help solve some of the biggest tech and transformational challenges around, join us. Together, we'll make an impact that matters.

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