SAP MDG Business Partner – Senior Functional Consultant

Role: SAP MDG Business Partner Functional Consultant

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

· 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.



Roles & Responsibilities
MDG-BP Functional Design & Configuration
· 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.


Preferred Qualifications
· 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.


Managerial Skills:
· 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.