Architect, Mdg Developer Material

Overview IT – SAP MDG Developer Material for PGT PQGC Project PGT Program implementation for PQGC is a major transformation project to implement harmonized and simplified business processes enabled by an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system utilizing SAP S/4 HANA business suite. The project will replace legacy solutions across these markets and will implement the PGT solution for Record to Report (RTR), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Order to Cash (OTC), Purchase to Pay (PTP), Make to Deploy (MTD), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Forecast to Schedule (FTS), Master data Maintenance & Governance (MDG) and Trade Promotional Management (TPM). Objectives of the role: This role supports the implementation and deployment of MDG for the PepsiCo Global Template (PGT). Objectives of the role is to implement and enhance MDG Change Requests, BRF+, Interfaces and WRICEFs for Material Master Data from the Technical requirements. This role will adopt and adhere to PepsiCo Agile Methodology principles for the PepsiCo Global Template deployment projects. Specific deliverables include: - Delivery of MDG BRFplus rules for Material Master Data Enhancements - Prepare / Collaborate on Design Authority approval documentation - Flexible Framework Change Request configuration for Material Master Data Responsibilities • Partner with Global Process, IT Functional and Technical teams to support Material process design for the S/4 Global Template MDG end-to-end solution, including understanding impacts to existing PepsiCo global master data business process solutions already in place, and offering alternatives for flexibility, optimization, simplification and reuse in Functional Design Documents • Partner with the Global Template Master Data Governance leads and specialists to translate Material business process requirements into flexible functional and technical solutions that may be easily extended for subsequent business implementations • Partner with Material Functional Leads to ensure critical (high-impact) master data attributes and process standards are properly documented, agreed upon and that critical data rules are translated • Provides hands on BRFplus rules, MDGIMG and Flexible Framework configuration • Help to implement Agile engineering best practices such as continuous integration, automation of testing and delivery, and continuous peer review within teams. • Develop user stories and critical test scenarios for major configurable variances in the Material Data maintenance process • Participate in Sprint planning, execution, retrospectives and other key ceremonies • Primary Technical design for BRF+ business rules integrated with SAP MDG- Decide • Primary technical design for MDG Data Model / Governance Scope for Material - Consult, Decide Qualifications Years of Experience: • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a dedicated Data role, preferably on the SAP ERP platform, with a focus on the Material functional area and execution of maintenance business processes. Specific knowledge and expertise of the SAP Operations/Supply Chain design would be an advantage. • Bachelor’s degree required Mandatory Tech Skills: • Experience with implementations and support of SAP MDG, including configuring Change Requests / workflows and BRFplus rules. • Experience with design and administration of workflow solutions, in SAP, IBM BPM, or a similar technology • Knowledge and experience in the following tools, disciplines and processes are nice to have: SAP, Development, SolMan 5+, CHARM, MS Azure, and Quality Center • SAP ABAP Expertise – Function Modules, Business Objects, Classes, IDOCs, BADIs is preferred Mandatory Non Tech Skills: • Consulting skills in working with stakeholders at all levels in the organization and across departments (including at a global or corporation-wide level) • Ability to understand functional and IT requirements, and be able to identify and offer multiple solution options to facilitate the best outcome • Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex ideas and concepts, and provide clear documentation to the management and executive leadership, and across multiple geographies • Ability to quickly adapt to changes in timelines and sequences • Ability to work flexible hours based on varying business requirements • The ability to communicate in both functional and technical terms to represent both in the delivery of complex solutions • Possess both functional and technical skills in automated workflow tools • Ability to clear obstacles for teams to deliver • Proven expertise in MDG Master Data – Material Domain