Director, Global Master Data Management Governance
About The Position
This role is for a Director, Global Master Data Management (MDM) Governance, located in Raritan, NJ, Raynham, MA, or West Chester, PA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis. This is a field-based role available in the United States. The Director, Global MDM Governance owns Master Data Management policy, domain-to-platform assignment, quality standards, and decision rights. They are responsible for supporting the design and implementation of data systems and infrastructure that provide the strategic framework for the global orthopedics organization, ensuring clear line of sight per system application and overall strategic alignment. The position has ownership of all data, system, and infrastructure MDM strategic processes, projects, and day-to-day operations supporting major areas within MDM strategies, including Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D, and Corporate Systems, and their linkage with Enterprise Data Warehouses, Enterprise Data Lake, and business solution environments. The role directly contributes to scaling the DePuy Synthes Master Data Management ecosystem into a Global “best in class” medallion architecture to support enterprise applications and AI environments, ensuring a high-quality data environment that relies on data as an asset, and enabling data-driven community insights that inform broader organizational strategies. It is anticipated that following the planned separation of the Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone company, DePuy Synthes, the employee would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans.
Requirements
- BS, BA degree (Business/IT related preferred), MBA or MS
- Minimum - 10+ years work experience required, preferable in related field
- Prior people management experience required
- Creating an Enterprise or Business specific Master Data Management Strategy that supports multi-faceted data architecture, data governance framework and AI Data readiness.
- Consistent track record of leading or mentoring teams to achieve significant quality and process improvements.
- Experience developing training materials and instructing others at all levels required.
- Strong Project/Account management and Testing Strategy skills with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment with tight timelines are required. Proven success in working with an Outsource partners and leading projects on-time and on budget is required.
- Experience with Master Data Management, Supply Chain, R&D, Corporate, and Commercial Systems.
- Strong business acumen and technical skills required.
- Strong organizational and communication skills required.
- Strong social and interpersonal skills required.
- Results oriented, problem solving/resolution skills required.
- Good Critical Thinking skills required.
- Partnership and Collaboration - Ability to work in a matrix reporting structure and to be part of a project team required.
- Ability to harmonize with senior levels of management and exercise independent discernment with regard to business decisions required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as Analyst preferred.
- Experience with call center support structure / process preferred.
- Experience with process improvement tools, e.g., SFE, LEAN/Six Sigma, preferred.
- Proficiency (minimal to no training needed) in query & report writing tools.
- Proficiency (minimal to no training needed) with Incentive Compensation Systems.
- Proficiency (minimal to no training needed) in PC software (such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows) required.
Responsibilities
- Owner of the Global Master Data Management data landscape. Responsible for continuous assessment and data harmonization of the needs within the organization that support specific needs to optimally drive business objectives.
- Owner of the Global Master Data Management systems landscape. Responsible for continuous assessment of the needs within the orthopedic organization and leading a managed team and partners to deliver on landscape priorities.
- Provide Leadership and mentorship to the associates within the Global Master Data Management organization.
- Ensure that all team members have the necessary technical and business skills to successfully meet their business objectives.
- Maintain strong working relationships with partners, developing their MDM knowledge and understanding of Global Master Data Management processes and capabilities.
- Establish / Maintain metrics to help drive process improvements around the respected MDM domains and respective environment.
- Make independent decisions and present process/policy recommendations to Depuy Synthes Information Technologies Leadership.
- Partner with internal teams to understand requirements definition and gathering for any programs interfacing with the respected Enterprise Data Warehouses, Enterprise Data Lake and business solution environments within areas of responsibility.
- Partner with the internal organization to identify and resolve deficiencies in all aspects of department systems and data capabilities.
- Responsible for developing and leading systems improvement initiatives across Master Data Management systems to either drive efficiencies or improve performance of operational capability.
- Maintain high levels of engagement with all Executive Leaders, Directors and Managers to ensure proactive engagement in planning and executing improvement efforts.
- Lead support of functions with respect to use and understanding of tools to access data in Master Data Management applications inclusive of content education, training and tool development and enhancement.
- Responsible for communicating related issues or opportunities to next management level.
- For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Performs other duties assigned as needed.
Benefits
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- Savings plan (401(k))
- Long-term incentive program
- Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (varies by state)
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
