Solution Architect - MDG

Role: Solution Architect - MDG Location: Irvine, CA - Hybrid Type: Long-Term Contract JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Strong experience working with Master data on S/4 and ECC side-related Material, Vendor, Business Partner, and Finance master
• Gather requirements and ultimately set up a fully functional development, test, and production environment to deliver MDG Product, Supplier, and Finance object scope to the client.
• Responsible for process design, configuration, assistance with testing, requirements gathering, and ultimately setup of a fully functional development, test, and production environment for the delivery
• Prepare the functional specifications and ensure delivery of objects as per the timelines. Create configuration documents and training documents.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities in complex, multi-instance computing environments (SAP and Non-SAP systems)
• Define technical strategy and best practices related to master data governance for a Global ERP deployment program.
• Review technical design and development of master data-related interfaces, enhancement, load program, report, and workflow in MDG & ECC system.
• Provide strategy for integration between different SAP (ECC, MDG) and non-SAP systems to ensure the integrity of master data.
• Functional and business process knowledge in any area Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Plan to Produce, Close to Report.
• Work closely with the MDG development team and communicate business requirements and functional specifications effectively.
• Responsible for MDG application security design and work closely with the SAP security team to support the development and implementation of MDG user access requirements.
• Design and develop customizing MDG master data applications as per business requirements.
• Experience in conducting sessions with legacy systems to finalize the field mapping requirements between MDG and Legacy systems.
• Support the development and Testing scenarios for MDG applications.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical competency (e.g., computer science, information systems, or engineering or equivalent) required.
• 5+ years of IT experience with functional knowledge and deep expertise in SAP master data processes (Material/Vendor/BP/Finance) and SAP application design.
• Minimum 1 large-scale End-To-End Implementation Project experience involving SAP MDG is a must
• Experience with master data management processes and technology. Experience in MDG on S/4 HANA will be an added advantage.
• Experience with SAP MDG configuration (includes Data Model, BRF Plus, and Floor Plan Manager).
• Good understanding of MDG standard process and should be able to guide users around MDG standard features.
• Experience with system integration (IDOC, SOA, Flat File).
• Implements and oversees standards, technical quality, and consistent approaches in data presentation planning, generation, review, approval, and delivery.
• Identifies and reports data quality issues, related to uniqueness, integrity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness in a timely fashion.
• Provides subject matter expertise to the Data Governance Council.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of prioritizing workload to complete multiple tasks while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to work with and collaborate across Business and IT Teams toward developing best practice data creation, maintenance, governance, and quality solutions.
• SAP MDG Certification preferred
• Experience in SAP Solution Manager- CHARM and Focused build for Release Management preferred.