Lead, Master Data Mgmt

United States Career•Bridgewater, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The MDM Lead will be responsible for leading the coordination and execution of our MDM strategy. The role requires a blend of deep technical MDM transformation experience and the ability to partner with the business in a cross-functional, matrixed organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP and implementing enterprise-wide technical MDM projects within a broader data governance framework. The role will also be responsible for implementing and managing the future technical MDM solution in accordance with Messer’s IS policies and procedures. Why Messer? Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Requirements

Must understand complex technical intricacies and how to solve with applicable solutions
Experience implementing and enforcing master data governance policies & procedures
Sufficient hands-on experience in at least 3 of the following areas – reference data management, metadata management, data quality, data standardization, data security
In-depth knowledge of Agile principles and methodology
Successfully managed a large MDM program and application implementation within the construct of a broader Master Data Governance program
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-driven and motivated with the ability to manage time and work effectively
High level of comfort in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Ability to drive solutions to complex problems in an environment with many intricate business factors
Team player who works well with others
Willingness to take the lead
Proven experience in data and solutions architecture, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s degree required
5-7 years work experience in MDM, data governance, data architecture, with at least 3-5 in a lead role in an enterprise environment
5+ years experience in data integrations and data modeling in an MDM capacity

Nice To Haves

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification a plus
Ideal candidate would have experience implementing and architecting leading MDM solutions such as Informatica, Profisee, SAP MDG, Reltio, Tibco, etc.
Experience in SAP and Salesforce (SFDC) a plus
Experience in SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud a plus

Responsibilities

Manage Master Data Projects from idea to execution, change management and training
Lead and coach in best practices for improving master data structures
Identify gaps in current state data structures, working with management to address through long-term strategic roadmap
Provide consult and thought leadership to larger organizational projects & initiatives where data is a central component of success
Guide and mentor data stewards on defining and maintaining governance, quality, compliance, and security for customer, vendor, and material master data
Lead coordination of MDM program strategy
Partner with management on vendor selection process for MDM application
Act as product owner of future MDM application
Manage 3rd party vendor relationships for MDM, data quality, validation services
Design enterprise MDM architecture solutions, including data models, user interfaces, workflows, and integrations
Oversee the MDM integrations and data migrations strategy
Develop architecture blueprints and detailed documentation that align to business objectives and meet Messer standards on compliance, security, and performance
Develop and document the enterprise solution architecture for master data applications, with included integration points