Enterprise Master Data Leader | SAP MDG & Governance

Riverside Natural Foods Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. seeks a Senior Manager, Enterprise Master Data to lead governance, quality, and stewardship of master data across Customer, Material, Vendor, Product, and Business Partner domains.

You will partner with business and technology leaders to ensure trusted, accurate data and to drive enterprise-wide data standards, change management, and governance maturity. Experience with SAP MDG and SAP S/4HANA is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Data Management, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, ERP, or related disciplines.
• 4+ years of progressive leadership experience managing teams and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Strong experience implementing and operating SAP MDG and SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Experience leading enterprise data governance programs and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience within Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, or related industries is preferred.
• SAP, Data Governance, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or Project Management certifications are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise master data strategy, roadmap, and governance framework aligned to Riverside's business transformation objectives.
• Serve as the enterprise leader for master data management, providing strategic direction across all major data domains.
• Champion a culture of data ownership, stewardship, and accountability throughout the organization.
• Partner with business and BT&T leaders to drive the adoption of master data governance practices and standards.
• Establish and mature master data governance councils, decision-making forums, and stewardship models.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on data-related risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead organizational change management efforts to embed data governance into business processes and decision-making.
• Influence and align stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, functional leaders, and operational teams, to achieve enterprise-wide data objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Master Data Analysts and Data Stewards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Build organizational capability in data governance, stewardship, and data quality management.
• Provide coaching and guidance to business stakeholders responsible for data ownership and stewardship activities.
• Develop succession plans and growth opportunities for team members.

Skills

Master Data Governance

SAP MDG

SAP S/4HANA

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Data Quality

Data Stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP MDG

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. seeks a Senior Manager, Enterprise Master Data to lead governance, quality, and stewardship of master data across Customer, Material, Vendor, Product, and Business Partner domains.

You will partner with business and technology leaders to ensure trusted, accurate data and to drive enterprise-wide data standards, change management, and governance maturity. Experience with SAP MDG and SAP S/4HANA is essential.