Data Governance & MDM Senior Manager - Strategic Leader

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Global team experience

Job summary

HID Global in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Manager for Master Data Management and Data Governance to lead the data governance program, steward data assets, and drive master data management across the enterprise.

You will shape governance policies, build a governance culture, and partner with IT and business teams to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance. This role requires strategic vision, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience.
• Proven experience in data governance, data stewardship, and master data management, preferably in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with data governance frameworks, MDM solutions, and data quality tools.
• Knowledge of relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.
• Thrives in dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Cost conscientious and good at making pragmatic decisions.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience of general I.T. Support / Infrastructure.
• Solid technical knowledge including basic networking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to implement a strategic vision for data governance and management that aligns with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive data governance framework that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Defining data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data integrity, quality, privacy and security across the organization.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to establish data governance roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.
• Working with senior leaders to align priorities and secure support.
• Identifying and leading data owners in taking ownership and governance responsibilities across all data categories.
• Leading a team of data stewards responsible for maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data across various systems.
• Developing and implementing data stewardship programs to promote data quality and data management best practices.
• Providing guidance and supporting data stewards in resolving data-related issues and challenges.
• Monitoring and reporting on data quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions.
• Overseeing the implementation and management of MDM solutions to ensure a single, accurate, and consistent view of master data across the organization.
• Collaborating with IT and business teams to define and maintain master data management processes and standards.
• Ensuring the integration of MDM solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Monitoring and optimizing MDM performance, addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Data governance

MDM

Data stewardship

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Data quality

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Data Science

Tools

MDM tools

Data quality tools

Job description

HID Global in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Manager for Master Data Management and Data Governance to lead the data governance program, steward data assets, and drive master data management across the enterprise.

You will shape governance policies, build a governance culture, and partner with IT and business teams to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance. This role requires strategic vision, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.