Business Solutions Manager - MDM

Patterson-UTI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI is seeking a Business Solutions Manager for Master Data Management in Houston. You will govern and improve master data within the ERP landscape, establish policies, and coordinate with data stewards, IT, and business process owners to ensure data quality and compliant processes.

Responsibilities include driving ERP MDM transformation, enabling end-to-end data processes, and supporting cross-functional initiatives while leveraging automation and analytics to improve data accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with data governance/analysis focus.
• 10+ years in SAP MDG, ERP master data and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical champion for ERP MDM transformation.
• Support end-to-end MDM processes and global initiatives aligning with audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support leadership decision-making.
• Define comprehensive end-to-end technical process requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards for MDM processes.

Skills

MDM expertise

ERP governance

Data quality

SAP MDG

S/4HANA

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Advanced Excel

Python/R basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/Finance/Accounting

SAP Certification

Tools

MDM tools (SAP MDG)

ERP data tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Business Solutions Manager - Master Data Management (“MDM”) is responsible for the governance, oversight, maintenance, and continuous improvement of master data within the ERP environment. This role establishes and enforces master data policies, standards, procedures, ownership, and controls to ensure data is accurate, complete, consistent, secure, and fit for business usage. The position partners with business process owners, data owners, data stewards, IT teams, and other stakeholders to manage the master data lifecycle, monitor data quality, resolve governance issues, and support strategic and cross-functional initiatives.

Brief Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Business Solutions Manager - Master Data Management (“MDM”) is responsible for the governance, oversight, maintenance, and continuous improvement of master data within the ERP environment. This role establishes and enforces master data policies, standards, procedures, ownership, and controls to ensure data is accurate, complete, consistent, secure, and fit for business usage. The position partners with business process owners, data owners, data stewards, IT teams, and other stakeholders to manage the master data lifecycle, monitor data quality, resolve governance issues, and support strategic and cross-functional initiatives.

Detailed Description

• Serve as a technical champion for transformation within ERP MDM, driving innovation and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Support end-to-end (E2E) processes and global transformation initiatives for MDM, aligning with business objectives and audit requirements.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, providing relevant information to support leadership decision-making
• Define comprehensive end-to-end technical process requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards for the processes within MDM.
• Oversee process governance within MDM, ensuring effective transformation management and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement across processes and systems leveraging automation, workflows, and AI.
• Support the roll-out and adoption of implemented initiatives, ensuring smooth integration and buy-in from all relevant parties.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Use statistical tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R) to analyze data.

Job Requirements

• Strong understanding of how effective data management enables business functions
• Ability to understand enterprise-level data needs.
• Ability to adapt knowledge and skills to different scenarios and challenges.
• Expertise across capabilities within MDM and understanding of business and user needs.
• Proven experience in master data management, including master data creation, maintenance, governance, data quality, and conversion activities within an ERP environment and ancillary systems.
• Understanding of the systems and toolsets relevant to the functional area, including MDM tools such as SAP MDG, data integrity, and impact on functional designs.
• Strong relationships with key business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments for reporting and analytics needs.
• Cross-functional expertise regarding integrations to modules such as FICO, SD, PP, MM is required.
• Provide system solutions enabled by SAP S/4HANA for business requirements.
• Proven team player with ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to thrive under time-sensitive deadlines, maintaining a calm, solution-focused demeanor when faced with challenges.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, prioritizing tasks with many distractions, and managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to meet challenging deadlines.
• Flexible and proactive problem solver adept at achieving results in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to run reports and complete analysis. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Demonstrated Ability In The Following Leadership Competencies

• Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships
• Develops Self and Others
• Builds Effective Teams
• Courageous Leadership
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Business Acumen
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Finance, Accounting, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Business or related field, or equivalent practical experience and relevant certifications.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in consulting, SAP techno-functional support, and/or corporate financial systems roles focusing on SAP Master Data.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP Certification or other relevant certifications.
• Experience with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or another MDM solution.
• Experience with ERP implementations and data conversion processes.
• Experience with BI tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau, and Power BI.

Additional Details

Work is primarily in a climate-controlled / office environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone and other office equipment.

Role is based in Houston, TX in a full-time, in-office environment.

About Us

Patterson-UTI Central Support Services, LLC is a shared services company that provides centralized functional support to the different business segments. These functions, which include areas such as Human Resources, Legal, Accounting/Finance, Information Technology, and Marketing and Communications, drive efficiency, manage risks, recruit and develop staff, and support the growth and innovation of the organization.

Patterson-UTI is committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of personal characteristics protected by law. Employees are encouraged to report any concerns through multiple channels.