Master Data Management (MDM) Lead

Aitek Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aitek Group in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Lead to shape and operationalise the enterprise MDM and Data Governance model across the full SAP S/4HANA lifecycle—from design and build through deployment, run, and transition into BAU.

The role acts as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, col presenting the MDM workstream with Business Process Owners, Data Stewards, and SI teams to ensure master data is fit-for-purpose and governed by design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience with master data in enterprise contexts.
• Experience defining governance models and operating models for MDM.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business, IT and SI teams.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise MDM and governance models aligned to strategy and SAP S/4HANA.
• Lead cross-country data design conflicts and data ownership definitions.
• Oversee build, test, deploy, and transition to BAU for master data programs.
• Provide guidance on data standards, rules, and validation workflows.

Skills

Master Data

Data Governance

SAP S/4HANA

Stakeholder Management

Data Quality

Data Migration

Cross-country Collaboration

Data Mapping

Tools

SAP MDG

SAP MDM

Job description

The Master Data Management (MDM) Lead will play a critical role in defining, shaping, and operationalising the enterprise Master Data Management and Data Governance model across the full SAP S/4HANA lifecycle — from design and build through to deployment, run, and transition into BusinessasUsual (BAU).

This role acts as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, coleading the Master Data workstream and working closely with Business Process Owners, Master Data Owners, Data Stewards, System Integrators (SI), and Core Program teams to ensure master data is fitforpurpose, governed by design, and sustainable beyond golive.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Governance & MDM Strategy (Preparation Phase)

• Advise on and help define enterprise Master Data Management and Data Governance models, aligned to business strategy and SAP S/4HANA fittostandard principles
• Articulate alternative MDM operating models (centralised, federated, hybrid) and recommend a fitforpurpose approach
• Support the formulation of a practical implementation roadmap covering people, process, governance, and tooling
• Establish clear roles, decision rights, and accountabilities across Master Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Guardians, and IT custodians
• Provide subjectmatter leadership in defining and validating:
• Master data domains, objects, and ownership
• Data structures, attributes, and business definitions
• Data standards, business rules, and approval workflows
• Review and challenge SIled master data designs to identify risks, gaps, or misalignment early
• Ensure alignment between business process design, reporting needs, and master data structures
• Facilitate resolution of crossdomain and crosscountry data design conflicts

3. Execution Oversight (Build, Test, Deploy Phases)

• Supervise the SI in executing the agreed master data strategy, including:
• Data mapping, cleansing, enrichment, and migration approach
• Validation rules, quality thresholds, and exception handling
• Ensure master data activities are fully aligned with Program milestones and workstream objectives
• Data readiness for SIT and UAT
• Critical data defect triage and prioritisation
• Golive data readiness and residual risk acceptance
• Act as a key escalation point between business stakeholders and technical teams for datarelated issues
• Support the transition from project mode into steadystate operations, ensuring data governance is sustained
• Facilitate the operationalisation of the Master Data Management team by:
• Upskilling and coaching Data Stewards in data validation, approval, and issue management
• Supporting Data Guardians in enforcing policy, standards, and compliance
• Enabling a data quality assurance and monitoring program
• Help define KPIs and governance cadence to drive continuous data quality improvement and value realisation
• Contribute to the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) or longterm data governance operating model, if requested

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of handson experience working directly with master data in roles such as:
• Master Data Owner
• Data Steward
• Data Analyst / Data Governance Specialist
• Practical experience in creating, validating, approving, and governing master data in enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of data governance concepts, including ownership, stewardship, data quality, and lifecycle management
• Proven experience collaborating with business stakeholders, IT teams, and system integrators in complex programs

Preferred / Advantageous

• Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations or rollouts, particularly in:
• Data mapping, cleansing, enrichment, and validation
• Data migration and cutover planning
• Working knowledge of SAP MDG, SAP MDM, or similar master data management tools
• Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology, especially where it intersects data governance and migration
• Experience operating in multicountry or regional programs, preferably across ASEAN