Master Data Manager
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- US
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience and education may als
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Master Data Management, data governance, ERP-enabled business processes, business systems, Finance operations, Supply Chain operations, or a
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional governance initiatives, process design, data quality improvements, or enterprise-wide change management projects.
- Experience working with SAP S/4HANA or comparable enterprise ERP platforms. Knowledge of SAP Business Partner, customer, vendor, material, and financial Master Data is strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of Master Data governance principles, lifecycle management, data ownership and stewardship models, workflow controls, metadata, data quality frameworks, and issue remediation.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, segregation of duties, data security, compliance, change management, documentation, and audit-readiness requirements.
- Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into clear policies, procedures, standards, workflows, decision documents, and training materials.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, interpret data quality metrics, assess risks, and recommend practical solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting or data analysis tools. Experience with workflow automation, data quality, or governance platforms is an advantage.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to build alignment across technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities, including the capacity to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple initiatives, and ensure consistent follow-through in a changing envir
- Relevant certifications in data management, governance, project management, or process improvement, such as CDMP, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma, are preferred but not mandatory.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership, integrity, accountability, critical thinking, collaboration, and change management capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to responsible data stewardship, accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Full description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Master Data Manager based in the United States.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Master Data Manager to lead enterprise-wide data governance and ensure the accuracy, consistency, security, and reliability of critical business information. In this role, you will oversee master data processes across customer, vendor, material, pricing, hierarchy, and financial domains. You will translate enterprise data strategies into practical governance frameworks, standards, workflows, and measurable improvements. Working closely with Finance, IT, SAP teams, and business stakeholders, you will establish clear ownership and strengthen data quality across the organization. You will also play a key role in supporting SAP S/4HANA initiatives, automation, analytics, compliance, and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise-wide processes, drive continuous improvement, and help build a scalable data management environment that supports long-term business growth.
Accountabilities
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Translate enterprise Master Data strategies, priorities, and governance objectives into practical standards, procedures, controls, implementation plans, and measurable roadmaps.
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Facilitate Data Governance Council activities by preparing agendas, decision materials, recommendations, performance metrics, action registers, and follow-up communications.
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Develop, document, maintain, and enforce enterprise-wide data standards, definitions, naming conventions, validation rules, ownership requirements, approval processes, and operating procedures.
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Manage end-to-end Master Data lifecycle processes, including data creation, modification, extension, blocking, and retirement, ensuring appropriate validation, approvals, documentation, change control, and service-level expectations.
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Oversee governance across multiple data domains, including customer, vendor, business partner, bank, material, pricing, hierarchy, and financial data such as chart of accounts, cost centers, profit centers, internal orders, payment terms, and reason codes.
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Establish data quality standards, monitoring frameworks, dashboards, and remediation processes to identify and resolve duplicate, incomplete, inaccurate, inconsistent, or noncompliant records.
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Collaborate with business data owners and stewards across Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Manufacturing to clarify responsibilities, facilitate decisions, and strengthen data accountability.
-Partner with IT and SAP teams on system configurations, integrations, enhancements, workflow automation, testing, releases, user acceptance testing, cutover, and stabilization activities.