Data Manager

KCC Malls; South Cotabato; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail chain in South Cotabato is looking for a strategic Master Data Management (MDM) People Manager to lead a team overseeing the creation and governance of high-quality master data. The ideal candidate will have experience in data management, leadership, and a strong understanding of data governance frameworks. This role requires collaboration across business functions to uphold data quality and consistency.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data management, operations, or a related business function.
• 3+ years in a leadership or people management role.
• Strong experience with MDM technologies and data governance frameworks.
• 3+ years in a leadership or people management role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for maintaining master data across core business domains.
• Collaborate with business leaders to define data requirements and standards.
• Serve as a liaison between business functions and technical teams.
• Promote data quality and governance across the organization.
• Oversee master data domains and lifecycle management, metadata, and lineage.
• Develop and deliver training on MDM processes and tools.
• Monitor data quality through dashboards and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement in master data practices.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

SQL

Excel

Statistical Analysis

Python

R Programming

Data Cleaning

Business Intelligence

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MDM tools (Stibo, Shopify, Oracle)

Job description

On-site - South Cotabato • 1-3 Yrs Exp • Bachelor • Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a strategic and experienced Master Data Management (MDM) People Manager to lead our team in driving high-quality, consistent, and well-governed master data across the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing the creation, maintenance, and governance of master data, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and reliable data across systems and business units. This role emphasizes team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and the implementation of data governance best practices—without requiring deep technical expertise.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in people management, business operations, and stakeholder engagement, and understands the value of clean, reliable master data in supporting business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data encoders and analysts responsible for maintaining master data across core business domains (e.g. product, supplier, location, customer).
• Collaborate with business leaders and process owners to define data requirements, standards, data definitions, business rules and policies.
• Serve as a liaison between business functions and technical teams to ensure alignment of data needs and governance.
• Promote accountability for data quality and consistency across the organization.
• Define and enforce master data governance processes, standards, and policies.
• Oversee data domains such as product, supplier, location, and customer master data.
• Monitor and improve data quality through audits, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Support issue resolution related to master data inconsistencies, duplicates, or gaps.
• Implement and maintain MDM tools and platforms (e.g., Stibo, Shopify, Oracle, etc.).
• Manage metadata, lineage, and master data lifecycle management processes.
• Develop and deliver training and support on MDM processes and tools to stakeholders.
• Work with IT and Data & Analytics teams to integrate MDM solutions with enterprise systems.
• Oversee day-to-day operational activities related to data entry, approval workflows, and change management processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in master data practices.
• Report on team performance, SLA adherence, and data quality metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in data management, operations, or a related business function.
• 3+ years in a leadership or people management role.
• Strong experience with MDM technologies and data governance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of data architecture, data integration, and metadata management.
• Experience working in cross-functional and cross-regional teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., iPaaS).
• Data management certifications
• Experience in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Industry-specific knowledge (e.g., finance, manufacturing, retail).

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor and grow team capabilities.
• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset.
• High level of integrity and data stewardship.

Data Analysis • Data Visualization • SQL • Excel • Statistical Analysis • Python • R Programming • Data Cleaning • Business Intelligence • Reporting

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