SAP MDG Cloud-Ready Solution Architect (S/4HANA)

The candidate will work with global and regional process and technology owners, enterprise architects, functional and technical analysts, basis and security administrators to build proof of concept (POC’s) and architect, design, build, extend, and implement SAP MDG Cloud-Ready Mode applications.\nThe ideal candidate will possess hands-on implementation experience with SAP MDG Cloud-Ready Mode, strong understanding of process-template-based governance, workflow orchestration, SAP Fiori applications, integration architecture, and migration approaches from Classic Mode.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nSAP MDG Cloud-Ready Architecture\nDefine and own the SAP MDG Cloud-Ready architecture for Business Partner governance.\nDesign scalable governance solutions for:\nBusiness Partner – Customer\nBusiness Partner – Supplier\nLead solution design workshops with business and IT stakeholders.\nDevelop architecture standards, governance patterns, and implementation guidelines for future global rollouts.\nEnsure alignment with SAP’s strategic Cloud-Ready Mode roadmap and best practices.\nClassic Mode to Cloud-Ready Mode Transformation\nAssess existing SAP MDG Classic Mode processes, workflows, data models, UI extensions, and integrations.\nDevelop migration and coexistence strategies between:\nMDG Classic Mode\nMDG Cloud-Ready Mode\nIdentify process redesign opportunities required due to architectural differences between the two frameworks.\nProvide recommendations regarding phased migration, coexistence, and governance operating models.\nWorkflow Architecture\nDesign and govern workflow architecture for SAP MDG Cloud-Ready Mode using Process Templates and process-based governance patterns.\nDefine governance processes for Customer and Supplier master data domains including creation, change, approval, activation, mass processing and data quality validation scenarios.\nLead the transition from Classic Mode Change Request and BRF+ workflow architecture to Cloud-Ready Process Template architecture.\nAssess existing BRF+ workflow configurations and develop migration strategies for Cloud-Ready Mode implementations.\nDesign and configure Process Templates, activities, tasks, approval stages, process states, and process transitions.\nDefine workflow approval patterns including sequential approvals, parallel approvals, review cycles, rework loops, and exception handling processes.\nDesign participant determination and responsibility assignment strategies for governance processes.\nDefine SAP Fiori My Inbox workflow experiences for governance users, reviewers, approvers, and data stewards.\nDesign workflow monitoring, process analytics, auditability, and governance KPI reporting capabilities.\nEvaluate and implement workflow extensibility requirements using:\nStandard Cloud-Ready Process Template capabilities\nSAP Build Process Automation\nSAP Business Workflow integration\nSAP BTP workflow services where appropriate\nDefine coexistence strategies where Classic Mode and Cloud-Ready Mode governance processes operate in parallel during phased migration programs.\nProvide architecture guidance on workflow scalability, maintainability, clean-core compliance, and SAP roadmap alignment.\nUser Experience Architecture\nSAP Fiori and User Experience Architecture\nDefine user experience strategy for Cloud-Ready governance applications.\nLead transition from Classic Mode Web Dynpro/FPM-based applications to modern SAP Fiori applications.\nDefine extension and adaptation approaches for Cloud-Ready Fiori applications.\nEnsure usability and governance process efficiency across global user communities.\nIntegration Architecture\nDefine inbound and outbound integration architecture for Customer and Supplier master data.\nGuide implementation of:\nBusiness Partner inbound services\nOutbound replication\nEnterprise service integration\nSAP Integration Suite integrations\nEnsure governance processes remain aligned with enterprise integration standards.\nArchitecture Governance and Leadership\nServe as the MDG Cloud-Ready subject matter expert and solution authority.\nAuthor as well as review functional and technical designs produced by implementation teams.\nMentor MDG functional consultants, developers, and integration specialists.\nCollaborate with SAP, system integrators, and architecture review boards.\nProvide roadmap recommendations for future adoption of additional Cloud-Ready domains as SAP expands support beyond Business Partner.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.\n10+ years of SAP implementation experience.\n5+ years of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) experience.\n2+ years of SAP MDG Cloud-Ready Mode or SAP MDG Cloud Edition experience.\nMultiple full lifecycle SAP MDG implementations.\nDemonstrated experience implementing:\nBusiness Partner Governance\nCustomer Governance\nSupplier Governance\nExperience in global SAP S/4HANA digital transformations.\nStrong understanding of SAP MDG governance architecture and enterprise master data management practices.\n\nRequired Technical Expertise\nSAP MDG\nSAP MDG Cloud-Ready Mode\nSAP MDG Cloud Edition\nSAP MDG Central Governance\nBusiness Partner Governance\nCustomer and Supplier Governance\nProcess Template Framework\nData Replication Framework (DRF)\nData Quality Management\nMass Processing\nConsolidation\nSAP Workflow Technologies\nCloud-Ready Process Templates\nSAP Business Workflow\nSAP Build Process Automation\nWorkflow orchestration and approval design\nSAP User Experience\nSAP Fiori\nFiori Elements\nSAP Launchpad\nExtensibility concepts for Cloud-Ready applications\nIntegration Technologies\nSAP Integration Suite\nSAP Cloud Integration (CPI)\nAPI Management\nOData Services\nSOAP Services\nREST APIs\nEvent-Driven Integration\nBusiness Partner Replication\nSAP S/4HANA\nSAP S/4HANA Private Cloud\nBusiness Partner Architecture\nCustomer/Vendor Integration (CVI)\nEnterprise Integration Patterns\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience migrating SAP MDG Classic Mode processes to Cloud-Ready Mode.\nExperience with coexistence architectures where Classic Mode and Cloud-Ready Mode operate in parallel.\nExperience implementing SAP Build Process Automation integrations with SAP MDG.\nExperience with federated governance scenarios.\nKnowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP).\nSAP MDG certification.\nExperience in global template design and multi-country SAP rollouts.\n\nDesired Leadership Attributes\nStrong enterprise architecture mindset.\nAbility to influence global business and IT stakeholders.\nExcellent workshop facilitation and communication skills.\nAbility to translate SAP product strategy into practical implementation roadmaps.\nExperience working in large-scale global SAP transformation programs.