Master Data Management (MDM) Manager

Duration: Contract-to-Hire (4-6 months)
Location: Hybrid (Pennsylvania)
Rate: $65-$70/hr W2

Key Skills

• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Governance
• Data Quality Management
• Information Management
• Enterprise Data Management

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Manager to lead data governance, data quality, and master data management initiatives across enterprise environments. This individual will serve as a senior-level subject matter expert responsible for maintaining the integrity, consistency, accuracy, and governance of enterprise master data.

The role will partner closely with business stakeholders, data stewards, IT teams, and leadership to establish governance frameworks, improve data quality, and support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and execution of master data governance strategies, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Define and maintain master data standards, stewardship processes, and governance frameworks.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for master data definitions, ownership models, governance practices, and system-of-record strategies.
• Establish and govern enterprise data standards, including:
  • Naming conventions
  • Validation rules
  • Data quality controls
  • Reference data standards
  • Deduplication and survivorship rules
• Analyze and resolve complex data quality issues across multiple systems and business functions.
• Monitor data quality metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead large-scale data cleansing, remediation, migration, reconciliation, and conversion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, privacy, retention, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with architecture, integration, and application teams to design and optimize master data solutions.
• Support and enhance MDM platforms and governance tools.
• Drive master data readiness activities for:
  • System implementations
  • ERP transformations
  • Integrations
  • Digital transformation initiatives
  • Business process improvements
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
• Provide governance reporting, audit support, and performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional governance initiatives and stakeholder alignment activities.
• Mentor data stewards and business users on governance and MDM best practices.
• Partner with analytics and reporting teams to ensure trusted and governed data for decision-making.
• Participate in governance councils and strategic enterprise data initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in:
  • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality
  • Information Management
  • Enterprise Data Programs
• Strong understanding of:
  • MDM principles and methodologies
  • Data Governance frameworks
  • Data Stewardship
  • Data Lifecycle Management
  • System-of-Record concepts
• Experience leading complex data quality and governance initiatives.
• Experience developing governance frameworks, stewardship models, and enterprise data standards.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture and system integrations.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • ERP systems
  • CRM platforms
  • MDM solutions
  • Data Warehouses
  • Analytics platforms
• Experience in data migration, data modernization, and enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to influence business and technical teams without direct authority.
• Experience working within global and matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience implementing, administering, or governing formal MDM platforms.
• Knowledge of industry-standard data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Experience supporting:
  • ERP transformations
  • Enterprise integrations
  • Global rollouts
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
• Knowledge of compliance, privacy, audit, and data retention requirements.
• Experience presenting governance initiatives and recommendations to executive leadership.

Preferred Certifications

• Data Management / Data Governance Certifications
• SAP Certifications
• Salesforce Certifications
• Business Analysis Certifications
• Project Management Certifications
• Related Enterprise Data Certifications