Manager of Master Data
| Company | ABC Supply Co |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockford, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of data management or data governance experience in a similarly complex organization.
- 3+ years of project management, program management, or people management.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with both business and IT stakeholders.
- Extensive knowledge of master data management concepts, principles, and best practices.
- Solid understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and data security principles.
- Strong knowledge of business processes, accounting practices, and financial systems.
- Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (i.e. data catalog, metadata management, data lineage).
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance related to information protection and data privacy.
Responsibilities
- Formally define current and future master data domains at ABC.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and business owners of each data domain.
- Identify, develop, and collaborate with data stewards for each domain, serving as de facto steward when needed.
- Develop documentation and training on data domains that can be consumed by both business and IT stakeholders.
- Evaluate the master data implications of business projects and technology initiatives.
- Assist with data classification efforts, especially around sensitive data.
- Develop data auditing techniques track data usage, enrichment, and quality.
- Identify and recommend process improvements, technology upgrades, and emerging industry patterns to improve data quality, operational efficiency, and business innovation.
- Complete other projects and tasks as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clear and effective communicator with superior documentation and presentation skills.
- Excels at building meaningful relationships at all levels of the organization and influencing without authority.
- Demonstrates strong business acumen and understands the ways that data supports business operations.
- Critical thinker and problem solver that can analyze and understand a complex business environment.
- Motivated self-starter with a high level of ownership who is comfortable operating with ambiguity.
- Unquenchable curiosity, a passion for learning, and a constant desire for self-improvement.
- Ability to balance what is technically or strategically right with what is practical or achievable.