SAP MDG Senior Architect
Chevron · Houston
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position SAP MDG Senior Architect through 11/30/2026 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
The SAP MDG Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and delivering enterprise master data solutions using SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
This role defines the end-to-end data architecture, governance framework, and integration strategy to ensure consistent, high-quality master data across SAP S/4HANA and connected systems.
The architect partners with business, functional, and technical teams to establish a single source of truth (gold standard” data) and enable scalable digital core data standards across enterprise segments.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
MDG Architecture & Strategy
- Define enterprise MDG architecture across SAP S/4HANA and non-SAP systems
- Design master data governance frameworks (standards, policies, workflows)
- Establish data domains (Business Partner, Material, Finance, EAM, etc.)
- Define multi-instance and cross-system MDG strategy
- Architect data replication and synchronization strategies
Solution Design & Governance
- Lead design of MDG data models, extensions, Data quality Validation rules and governance controls
- Ensure alignment with enterprise data governance operating model
- Define approval workflows and data stewardship processes
- Establish master data standards and templates across domains
- Define integration patterns
- Ensure data consistency and system-of-record alignment
- Define MDG playbooks, design standards, and best practices
Program Delivery & stakeholder relationship
- Guide SAP S/4HANA transformation programs via Data migration, conversion, and cutover activities
- Act as primary MDG architecture authority across Business stakeholders, Data stewards / owners and Functional data leads and architects
- Collaborate with Integration teams, Data platforms (Data Lake, Analytics) and Security & Basis teams.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Core Technical Skills
- Deep expertise in SAP MDG (Master Data Governance) product
- Strong knowledge of MDG data models, Workflow and Data replication (DRF)
- Experience supporting data conversion or migration initiatives
- Familiarity with SAP Data Services (BODS) or similar ETL tools is a strong plus
- Understanding of key mapping, staging tables, and reconciliation concepts
- Experience setting up customizing synchronization between MDG Hub and Transactional S/4HANA.
Functional & Process Knowledge
- Good understanding of end‑to‑end business processes impacted by master data
- Ability to translate business requirements into MDG technical solutions
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA master data objects (BP, Material, Finance, EAM)
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and clear communication
- Strategic thinking + hands-on solution design
- Ability to operate in cross-functional, global programs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in multi‑instance S/4HANA landscapes
- Exposure to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) MDG extensions
- Prior experience in large SAP transformation programs
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and operating models
Relocation Options:
Relocation may be considered. Only local candidates will be considered.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.