SAP MDG Business Partner Functional Consultant

• Design and configure SAP MDG-BP solutions for Business Partner, Customer, and Supplier master data.

• Configure data models, entity types, UI configurations, and governance workflows.

• Define and implement business validation, derivation, and duplicate check rules.

• Configure and support Business Partner change request processes.

Data Governance & Quality

• Establish governance policies and approval workflows.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance across enterprise systems.

• Collaborate with Data Stewards and Business Process Owners to maintain master data standards.

• Identify and resolve data quality and governance issues.

Integration & Replication

• Configure and support DRF replication processes.

• Work with technical teams on IDoc, SOA, CPI, and API integrations.

• Manage BP synchronization between SAP and external applications.

Business Process Consulting

• Conduct workshops and requirement-gathering sessions with business stakeholders.

• Translate business requirements into Functional Specification Documents (FSDs).

• Provide recommendations for process improvements and governance frameworks.

• Support fit-gap analysis and solution design activities.

Testing, Cutover & Hypercare

• Develop SIT and UAT test scenarios.

• Support data migration, cutover planning, and go-live activities .

• Provide post-production support and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 10+ years of overall SAP experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on SAP MDG-BP Functional experience.

• Minimum 2 full lifecycle SAP MDG implementations with MDG-BP.

• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA Business Partner architecture.

• Expertise in:

• Business Partner Governance

• Customer and Supplier Master Data

• Data Models and Change Request Types

• BRF+ Rules Framework

• Workflow Configuration

• Data Replication Framework (DRF)

• Data Quality and Governance Processes

• Experience integrating MDG with SAP ECC, S/4HANA, CRM, Ariba, and non-SAP systems.

• Strong understanding of master data governance best practices., * SAP MDG Certification preferred.

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA Transformation programs.

• Exposure to SAP Data Migration projects.

• Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP).

• Experience with SAP Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI).

• Familiarity with SAP Information Steward and Data Services (BODS).

Nice to Have

• Aerospace, Manufacturing, Utilities, or Automotive industry experience.

• Experience leading onsite/offshore teams.

• Agile/Scrum project delivery experience.

Generic Managerial Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently in client-facing roles.

• Experience mentoring junior consultants and coordinating cross-functional teams.

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

• Strong leadership and facilitation skills.

• Excellent communication with shop-floor & executive-level stakeholders.

• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

• Ability to mentor junior consultants and guide technical/functional teams.