Head of Master Data Management & Governance (SAP)

Kelly Services; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Career growth within global org

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Needham, MA is seeking a seasoned Manager, Master Data Management (MDM) to lead enterprise-wide data governance and MDM initiatives. You will establish scalable data standards, ownership models, and drive improvements across SAP MDM domains in a global manufacturing/tech environment.

The role emphasizes governance and program execution over development, requiring strong stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and knowledge of SAP ECC/S/4HANA MDG, data

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project or program management experience within enterprise technology environments.
• 5+ years leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives in SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments.
• Deep understanding of SAP master data domains including material, customer, vendor, and finance data.
• Proven experience driving enterprise-wide data governance programs.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, data migration, data cleansing, and governance best practices.
• Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing program scope, budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide Master Data Management strategy and execution.
• Chair and facilitate the Data Governance Council, driving alignment on data ownership and standards.
• Prioritize MDM initiatives based on business value, risk, and resource availability.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, hierarchies, and quality metrics.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for data-related risks, ownership conflicts, and project challenges.
• Oversee SAP master data initiatives including governance, migration, cleansing, and implementation activities.
• Partner with business leaders to translate complex data requirements into business outcomes.
• Lead and mentor data stewards, business analysts, functional leads, and external partners.
• Manage user acceptance testing, cutover planning, and post-go-live support activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in enterprise data quality and governance practices.

Skills

MDM in SAP

Data governance

Project management

Stakeholder leadership

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

SAP MDG

Data quality

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Motion Recruitment Partners in Needham, MA is seeking a seasoned Manager, Master Data Management (MDM) to lead enterprise-wide data governance and MDM initiatives. You will establish scalable data standards, ownership models, and drive improvements across SAP MDM domains in a global manufacturing/tech environment.

The role emphasizes governance and program execution over development, requiring strong stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and knowledge of SAP ECC/S/4HANA MDG, data