Head of Master Data & Governance Strategy

HID Global Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HID Global Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Manager for Master Data Management and Data Governance to lead data governance, stewardship, and MDM initiatives. You will drive a unified data view and partner with IT and business groups to deliver data programs that accelerate business outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, strategic vision, and hands-on experience with data governance frameworks, MDM solutions, and data quality tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, data science, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' professional 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the data governance framework, stewardship, and Master Data Management (MDM).
• Communicate complex technical topics in accessible language for non-technical audiences.
• Lead data stewards and data governance initiatives across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to align data governance priorities with organizational goals.

Skills

Data governance

MDM

Data stewardship

Leadership

Data quality tools

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, data science, business, or a related field

Tools

MDM solutions

Data quality tools

SQL

ETL tools

Job description

HID Global Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Manager for Master Data Management and Data Governance to lead data governance, stewardship, and MDM initiatives. You will drive a unified data view and partner with IT and business groups to deliver data programs that accelerate business outcomes.

The role requires strong communication, strategic vision, and hands-on experience with data governance frameworks, MDM solutions, and data quality tools.