Enterprise Data Architect (SAP MDG)

About the role

Essity is looking for an Enterprise Data Architect (f/m/d) within its Data Management Solutions team to help shape and continuously improve its approach to Master Data Governance (MDG) across global sites. This is an architecture-focused role where SAP MDG expertise is applied beyond hands-on development: translating business needs into scalable solutions, creating functional specifications, guiding implementation and acting as a trusted expert for colleagues and stakeholders. The role also includes coaching less experienced colleagues and contributing to data migration, data quality and the MDG roadmap.

Key responsibilities

• SAP MDG architecture: design and improve SAP Master Data Governance solutions for Business Partner, Customer, Vendor, Material and Finance data.
• Data replication: design replication workflows and integrations to receiving systems and their monitoring.
• Solution design: turn business requirements into functional specifications, scalable master data models, governance processes, workflows and validation rules.
• Project partnership: take part in project discussions, define MDG requirements and advise project teams and business stakeholders.
• Data migration: support master data migration for SAP S/4HANA deployments, including mapping, validation and cutover readiness.
• Data quality: contribute to profiling, cleansing, deduplication, monitoring and root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge sharing: coach and mentor colleagues on SAP MDG.
• MDG roadmap: help shape the SAP MDG roadmap and work with business data teams on emerging requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, data management or a related field; SAP MDG, SAP S/4HANA or data governance certifications are an advantage.
• Substantial experience in SAP Master Data Management, SAP MDG, data governance, information management or SAP enterprise architecture, with proven exposure to MDG implementations, rollouts or support.
• Strong SAP MDG expertise and understanding of its data models; experience with complex domains such as Business Partner or Material, replication, migration, cleansing and deduplication.
• Good English communication skills; CVs must be submitted in English.

Required skills

• SAP MDG and SAP S/4HANA
• Data governance and master data management
• Data replication and integration
• Data migration and data quality

The role is multi-location with flexibility to be based in Lisbon (primary location), Gothenburg, Hamburg or Munich, collaborating with international teams. The application deadline is 22 November 2026.