**Assignment description:**
We are now looking for a Master Data Solution Architect & MM SME to our customer.
The objective of the Master Data Solution Architect & MM SME is to secure a robust, scalable, and harmonized master data solution across our customers SAP landscape. The role owns the material master concept, supports migration and testing activities, drives alignment across workstreams, and serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Material Master (MM), classification, and variant configuration.
**Solution Architecture / Data Architect responsibilities:**
- Own and evolve the global material master concept, including dependencies to classification, configuration, and variant configuration (VC).
- Lead implementation of material master concept including blueprinting dependencies and process impacts.
- Create scenario-based rules, templates, and design standards to simplify and harmonize product design.
- Ensure an E2E perspective of material master creation covering SAP objects and integrations (MES, iPlan, MDMG).
- Model and update central master data processes (material master, classification, configuration).
- Define E2E scenarios for different material categories (spare parts, rolls, chemicals, sheeting, etc.).
**Data & Migration stream responsibilities**
- Support the design of material master, service master, and classification structures.
- Translate and map legacy data into SAP’s master data concept.
- Support the design and evolution of variant configuration models (e.g., rolls and sheeting).
- Harmonize and map cross-functional structures (sales, sourcing, finance, production).
- Coordinate and support E2E testing of master data creation processes.
- Conduct train-the-trainer and end-user training within the master data area.
- Support authorization concept design for master data.
- Contribute to BCIM for product and master data domains.
- Support other SAP master data objects where needed.
**Line organization support (“firefighting”)**
- Provide enablement and operational support across various master data objects.
- Support introduction and adoption of organizational master data governance.
- Maintain and troubleshoot VC models, including rule updates.
- Perform mass updates, corrections, and general setup of material master.
- Ensure stability for business teams and support system efficiency post-go-live.
- Govern and coordinate the new product introduction (NPI) process.
- Support transitions between process models such as MTO to MTS.
- Contribute to information governance for cross-functional/shared data objects.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide leadership for SAP master data architecture and MM/VC design.
- Drive alignment of material master structures, rules, and governance across workstreams.
- Own and maintain E2E master data processes and harmonized implementation.
- Collaborate with business data leads, IT architects, SMEs, and implementation partners.
- Ensure master data consistency across integrated systems.
- Support migration, testing, and data readiness activities for release cycles.
- Act as SME and escalation point for MM, classification, and VC.
**Requirements**
**Must have:**
- Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or similar
- Deep knowledge of SAP master data objects and cross-functional usage.
- Strong SAP MM expertise including material master, classification, VC.
- Experience structuring SAP AVC backend models.
- Experience in SAP programs including design, migration, testing, and cutover.
- Experience with Signavio and SAP Best Practices.
- Understanding of information architecture and data governance.
- Experience with integrations to production/planning systems (MES, iPlan, etc.).
**Individual qualitites:**
- Proactive and self-driven.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate business needs
- Analytical and structured with attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration ability across functions.
Fluency in English, verbal and written
