MDM Engineer
mccain
Job Description
- Maintain master data governance processes from definition through to execution and continuous improvement
- A key responsibility is configuring SimpleMDG modules for vendor and customer master (Business Partner), establishing business rules, approval workflows, and validation logic.
- Implement defined policies and frameworks specifically for vendor and customer master (Business Partner) data governance in the S/4HANA environment.
- Support the implementation of data management, data governance, and data quality tools/platforms
- Support the integration of master data management, data governance, and data quality tools/platforms with target systems like S/4 Hana, Salesforce, and the Enterprise Data Platform among others.
- Configure and support SAP MDG for Customer and Vendor Master, including data models, workflows, validation rules, and approval processes.
- Perform root cause analysis of data issues and ensure remediation according to data governance policies and standards.
- Develop audit and validation methods to ensure quality of the customer and vendor master data using AI-Driven and automated approaches.
- Assist with regular compliance reviews against policies and standards.
- Identify downstream impacts of master data change.
- Ensure proper monitoring of all integrations between the MDM Platform and other systems.
Technical & ABAP Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret ABAP programs, user exits, BADIs, and enhancements related to Customer master data and SAP MDG processes.
- Support the implementation and enhancement of BADIs and other extension frameworks used in MDG validation, derivation, and workflow logic.
- Collaborate with ABAP development teams to analyze custom code and troubleshoot issues affecting master data governance processes.
- Perform technical analysis of SAP tables, CDS views, and data models to support data governance reporting and validation.
- Support debugging and root cause investigation of MDG workflows, rules, and integration issues impacting Customer master data.
- Work with technical teams to ensure custom developments align with MDG governance standards and best practices.
- Assist with impact analysis during system changes, upgrades, or SAP S/4HANA transformations affecting Customer master data structures
KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience with data management/governance, including but not limited to data protection and/or data quality
- Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, Master Data Governance (MDG) including configuration of data models, governance processes, and validations.
- Experience implementing MDM solutions in multiple organizations.
- Working knowledge of ABAP development concepts, including:
- BADIs and enhancement framework
- User exits and custom logic analysis
- Debugging and code review
- Understanding SAP tables and data models
- A certification like MDG100 will enhance the candite profile.
- Preferred: Experience working with PIM, Data Catalog, Data Governance, and MDM systems.
- Preferred: Understanding of CPG industry specifics — product hierarchies, SKU proliferation, and regulatory data requirements.
- Experience harmonizing systems, processes, and/or data across business areas and functions
- Experience working on an agile team in a virtual, distributed environment