Director Data Governance and Master Data Mgmt

Job Posting External

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee, define, and execute a multi-year data governance and master data management strategy and roadmap that aligns with overall Company objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish and lead the Company’s Data Governance Council (or equivalent), facilitating decision-making on data standards, policies, and critical data issues.
• Serve as primary liaison and advocate for data governance & master data management across Company units and senior leadership, articulating the business value of data quality and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures for data lifecycle management, quality, sharing, and usage.
• Define and operationalize data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across all critical data domains (Customer, Product, Vendor, Financial, etc.).
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Company metadata, including the Business Glossary, Data Dictionaries, and Data Lineage to ensure transparency and understanding of data assets.
• Create a comprehensive playbook for the Company’s data governance.
• Direct the development and execution of the Company’s master data management strategy, including implementation, and optimization of MDM platforms and tools.
• Define and govern master data definitions, rules, and hierarchies to achieve a "Single Source of Truth" for critical data elements.
• Oversee data integration and synchronization processes to ensure consistent master data across all operational and analytical systems.
• Establish and report Key Data Quality Indicators (KDQIs) and metrics (e.g., accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness).
• Collaborate with Data Stewards, Business Stakeholders, Data Owners, and internal team members to define data quality rules and implement monitoring and remediation processes to continuously improve data integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration or related field, along with at least 8 years related experience.
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Occasional travel (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Computer Science, Information Management, Business Administration) with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on DG and/or MDM.
• Certification in a relevant field (Certified Data Management Professional – CDMP).
• Proven track record of building and running successful, enterprise-level DG and MDM programs from strategy to execution.
• Deep expertise in DG frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK) and data privacy/security regulations (GDPR, CCPA).
• Hands-on experience with MDM, Data Quality, and Data Catalog tools (SAP MDG/MDM, Collibra, Informatica, Alation).
• Familiarity with Cloud Data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern data architecture principles. Experience in a Manufacturing industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior, technical, and business stakeholders.