Senior Manager MDM and SAP Governance | Acushnet Company
About The Position
Acushnet is seeking a strategic and visionary Senior Manager of Master Data Management (MDM) and SAP Governance to lead enterprise-wide data governance and master data initiatives. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive data integrity, quality, and compliance across SAP systems, enabling smarter decision-making and operational excellence. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to define governance frameworks, optimize master data processes, and champion data as a strategic asset. Leading a high-performing global MDM team, you’ll shape the future of data stewardship, automation, and integration—ensuring our data foundation supports innovation and growth.
Requirements
- 10+ years in Master Data Management, Data Governance, or SAP data roles.
- 3+ years in a leadership capacity.
- Deep expertise in SAP ERP (S/4HANA, ECC) and MDM tools (SAP MDG, Informatica, Winshuttle).
- Proven success implementing enterprise data governance frameworks.
- Experience with global business processes in complex industries (e.g., manufacturing, retail, healthcare).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Skilled in managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
- Strong business acumen with ability to align technical solutions to strategic goals.
- Willingness to travel up to one week per month or as needed.
- Effective in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.
- Expertise in IT service delivery and balancing support with project execution.
- Skilled in business case development, IT governance, risk management, and emerging tech evaluation.
- Deep understanding of development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
- Broad knowledge of cloud platforms and enterprise application integration.
- Familiarity with forecasting, modeling, and scenario planning for IT strategy.
- Highly adaptable, innovative, and resilient under pressure.
- Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability.
- Collaborative leader with a relationship-focused approach.
- Strong project management and organizational skills for complex initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide data governance and master data initiatives.
- Drive data integrity, quality, and compliance across SAP systems.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define governance frameworks.
- Optimize master data processes.
- Champion data as a strategic asset.
- Lead a high-performing global MDM team.
- Shape the future of data stewardship, automation, and integration.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs for associates and their families, including domestic partners.
- Paid time off.
- Onsite fitness center.
- Acupuncture.
- Physical therapy.
- Wellness coaches.
- 401k with company match.
- Health savings accounts.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal planning.
- Education assistance.
- Exclusive access to the Associate Store.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
