SAP MDM Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage all Master Data Management (MDM) activities for SAP projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Develop and implement comprehensive MDM strategies and roadmaps
• Lead the design and implementation of data governance frameworks and processes
• Drive data migration and cutover activities in SAP S/4HANA projects including Greenfield implementations, system migrations, and rollouts
• Develop and execute data migration plans, ensuring data accuracy and consistency
• Manage data cleansing, transformation, and validation processes
• Establish and implement MDM best practices and data management capabilities
• Define and enforce data management principles, policies, and lifecycle strategies
• Ensure data compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Collaborate with MDM leads and stakeholders to drive data governance initiatives
• Develop and implement data quality metrics and reporting mechanisms
• Monitor data quality and implement validation rules and quality controls
• Track and manage MDM objects, ensuring timely delivery in line with project schedules
• Participate in daily stand-ups, issue tracking, and dashboard reporting
• Work closely with functional consultants, developers, and business stakeholders
• Identify risks and propose process improvements in MDM practices
• Conduct training sessions on S/4HANA MDM best practices and processes
• Develop and maintain training materials and documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of experience in SAP Master Data Management (MDM)
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, data migration, and rollout projects
• Expertise in data governance, lifecycle management, and compliance standards
• Experience defining data management principles, policies, and lifecycle strategies
• Proven ability to monitor and report on data quality with consistent metrics
• Familiarity with KANBAN boards, ticketing tools, and dashboards
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to track and manage MDM deliverables effectively

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in training teams on MDM best practices

Automation & Productivity Tools:

• Knowledge of automation and productivity improvement tools
• Familiarity with ABAP and SQL
• Experience with SAP Data Services or other data migration tools