Master Data Specialist

Octal Philippines Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Octal Philippines Inc. is seeking a Data Governance Specialist to enforce data quality across enterprise systems and lead master data governance initiatives in Metro Manila.

You will collaborate with IT, procurement, and finance to streamline data flows and ensure audit readiness. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5+ years of data management experience, with strong ERP (SAP/Oracle), SQL, and data profiling skills, plus outstanding problem-solving and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3 to 5+ years working in data management, master data governance, or business analysis roles.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (like SAP or Oracle), data profiling tools, and SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional credentials such as a CDMP are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Data Governance: Enforce data quality standards, policies, and procedures across enterprise systems.
• Process Optimization: Resolve complex master data issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, procurement, finance, and external vendors to streamline data flows.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve master data changes while monitoring compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

Data governance

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Management / Data Analytics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SQL

Data profiling tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Data Governance: Enforce data quality standards, policies, and procedures across enterprise systems.
• Process Optimization: Resolve complex master data issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT, procurement, finance, and external vendors to streamline data flows.
• Quality Assurance: Review and approve master data changes while monitoring compliance and audit readiness.

Training & Support

Act as the primary escalation point and advisor for operational teams regarding data standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years working in data management, master data governance, or business analysis roles.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in ERP systems (like SAP or Oracle), data profiling tools, and SQL.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Certifications: Professional credentials such as a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) are a strong advantage