SAP MDG Techno-Functional

POSITION SUMMARY IPG is looking for a technical/functional MDG implementer to join an existing and very talented SAP team, for a multi-year global implementation of MDG-S S4/Hana with Ariba SLP and two SAP ERPs/ECC Your primary role will be to design, implement and deploy a global MDG template that supports global business processes starting with the MDG supplier (followed by material and customer) You will work closely with an existing global shared development and configuration team addressing business requirements within tight timelines and budgets whilst following best practices. You will also work with IPG's Continuous Improvement team to collect and document business requirements You will be working side by side with the Global SAP MDM & Governance Manager on all MDG aspects, (such as: addressing new requirements, MDG configuration, guiding internal development team, dealing with production issues, addressing data quality needs, dealing with the overall system design and architecture) You will be offered opportunities to create brand new or update existing solutions making them more efficient whilst using expert know-how knowledge of MDG ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Design, implementation and deployment of MDG solutions (starting with Supplier and moving to material and customer) Functional specification write-up for shared development/configuration team Lead functional and regression testing Oversight of MDG development process end to end, following established change control process (opportunities to enhance, standardize and improve system and processes) Implement & unit test MDG configuration Unit test MDG development Augment & collaborate across all manager's functions (Overall system design, Configuration, Governance, best practices, data quality etc) Follow agile methodology practices EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have SAP MDG Supplier S/4Hana (must have) - 5 yrs Must have completed at least 2 MDG-S implementations SAP ERP Supplier data model and functional knowledge - 5 yrs MDG-S Data model enhancements and extensions MDC Configuration Experience with MDG implemented alongside Ariba SLP (inc. CIG) SAP MDG DRF and BRF experience (adequate to provide guidance to developers) Experienced team member in development of SAP based systems Experience working in a large cross functional global team consisting of (Snr developers, functional leads, external consultants, and Snr end/business users) Experience working in a fast-paced environment and following Agile methodologies Nice to have Experience in SAP MDG Customer, Material (nice to have) Experience with SAP MDG custom data object will be an added bonus Bachelor's Degree preferred