Master Data Manager

Liquid I.V. • El Segundo, CA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Master Data Manager is accountable for defining and leading the master data domain strategy, governance model, and operating rhythm to ensure high-quality, trusted data across Liquid IV in partnership with functional data owners and stewards. This manager must collaborate with the central Data & Analytics team as well as Master Data owners across the operating companies to enable accuracy and compliance.
This role combines people leadership with domain ownership, overseeing a team of master data professionals while partnering closely with business and technology leaders to align data capabilities with organizational priorities.
We are looking for a proven leader who can translate business strategy into scalable master data standards, platforms, and processes, and who is comfortable driving change and decision making in complex, matrixed environments.
The ideal candidate brings deep master data and governance expertise, strong technical fluency across ERP and MDM platforms, and the ability to influence at the executive level. This role is critical to enabling operational efficiency, analytics, and growth through disciplined, outcome-driven master data management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a data, technology, or business-related field required; MBA or advanced certifications preferred.
• 8+ years of experience including people leadership, governance ownership, and master data or data strategy accountability.
• Experience in enterprise-scale, ERP-centric environments with demonstrated transformation delivery; CPG experience preferred.
• Proven experience defining and operating a master data governance model, including decision rights and accountability, preferably within a hybrid or federated model.
• Architecture-level understanding of master data platforms and integrations; experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Syndigo preferred.
• Ownership of enterprise data strategy and full master data lifecycle management.
• Use analytics and insights to guide strategic decisions and prioritize investments.
• Align master data capabilities to measurable financial, operational, and growth outcomes.
• Demonstrate executive-level communication skills to drive alignment, clarity, and decision-making.
• Provide formal people leadership and performance management while influencing business partners through a collaborative, win-win approach.
• Lead transformation initiatives and cultural shifts required to mature master data capabilities across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Own the master data operating model, governance, and roadmap for Liquid IV; accountable for assigned domains, governance, roadmap execution and outcomes.
• Set enterprise and domain-level strategy, standards, hierarchies, and prioritization to ensure scalable and consistent master data.
• Define quality targets and KPIs, establish escalation models, and sponsor remediation investments to address systemic issues.
• Establish the governance model, decision rights, and forums—creating controls without bureaucracy and autonomy without chaos.
• Influence executive stakeholders and align master data strategy with business priorities and outcomes.
• Use insights to inform the master data roadmap, build investment cases, and drive transformation initiatives.
• Enable end-to-end master data process architecture and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Execute within Wellbeing Collective tools while evaluating and recommending tools and architectural direction for Liquid I.V.–owned platforms.
• Directly manage Data Analysts, building team capability, capacity, and long-term talent development.
• Sponsor adoption, change management, and the maturity of master data capabilities across the enterprise.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).
• A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.
• A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.
• Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).
• An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.
• Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.
• An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees