Master Data Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Convert the enterprise Master Data strategy and priorities into standards, procedures, controls, implementation plans, and a measurable roadmap.

• Support the Data Governance Council by preparing agendas, decision materials, recommendations, metrics, action registers, and follow-ups.

• Create, document, maintain, and enforce enterprise data definitions, naming conventions, validation rules, ownership requirements, approval standards, retention expectations, and operating procedures.

• Manage the complete Master Data lifecycle workflows for creating, altering, extending, blocking, and retiring data.

• Oversee governance across customer, vendor/business partner, bank, material, pricing, hierarchy, and finance Master Data domains.

• Develop data-quality rules, monitoring systems, dashboards, remediation processes, and root-cause corrective actions.

• Collaborate with data owners and stewards across Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other departments.

• Work with Information Technology and SAP teams on configurations, integrations, enhancements, workflow automation, testing, releases, user acceptance testing, cutover, and stabilization.

• Lead the investigation and resolution of enterprise Master Data issues and manage escalations.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, authorization requirements, security standards, internal controls, regulatory expectations, and audit necessities.

• Create communications, training materials, process guidance, and support for data stakeholders and system users.

• Define, analyze, and report KPIs, including data quality, duplicate reduction, request cycle time, issue aging, satisfaction, and compliance results.

• Influence across functions and levels and serve as the primary operational contact for Master Data governance inquiries.

• Undertake additional responsibilities, projects, and operational support tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in Master Data management, data governance, ERP-enabled business processes, business systems, Finance operations, Supply Chain operations, or a related field.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional governance, process design, data quality, or enterprise change initiatives through influence and shared accountability.

• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA or a similar enterprise ERP system; experience with SAP Business Partner, material, customer, vendor, or finance Master Data is highly preferred.

• Working knowledge of Master Data governance principles, lifecycle management, data ownership and stewardship models, workflow controls, data quality, metadata, and issue remediation.

• Strong comprehension of internal controls, segregation of duties, security, change management, compliance, documentation, and audit-readiness requirements.

• Ability to translate intricate business and system requirements into policies, procedures, standards, workflows, decision materials, and training.

• Excellent analytical skills, including root-cause analysis, data quality and process metrics, risk prioritization, and practical solution recommendations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting or data-analysis tools; experience with workflow, data quality, or governance tools is preferred.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Certifications in data management, governance, project management, or process improvement such as CDMP, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma are preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.