Manager MDM

Dayforce; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking an experienced MDM Engineering Manager to lead the enterprise Master Data Management platform, drive technology strategy, and deliver scalable, secure data solutions. You will work with architecture, governance, and data teams to implement AI-enabled capabilities and ensure reliable platform operations.

The role focuses on platform ownership, team leadership, and continuous improvement across data domains, APIs, and integrations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise MDM, with hands‑on experience in Informatica IDMC or comparable platforms (e.g., Reltio, Profisee, Ataccama).
• 2+ years of experience leading technical teams.
• 2+ years of experience with Agile delivery methodologies (SAFe or Scrum).
• Experience with release management, incident response, and continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology roadmap, engineering backlog, and operational health of the enterprise MDM platform.
• Lead platform lifecycle management, upgrades, and adoption of new capabilities.
• Evaluate and pilot AI-enabled capabilities to improve scalability and data quality.
• Monitor platform health, availability, performance, and SLAs.
• Lead implementation of MDM capabilities, APIs, integrations, and automation.
• Deliver enhancements and production fixes using Agile practices.
• Own release planning, deployment, and production readiness.
• Ensure engineering best practices, testing, and documentation.

Skills

MDM leadership & strategy

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

AI-assisted development curiosity

Multitasking & organization

Agile delivery

Education

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

Tools

Informatica IDMC

SQL Server

Job description

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand prom ise - Makes Work Life Better ™ - Reflects our co mmitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

About the Opportunity

The MDM Engineering Manager leads the engineering, delivery, and operational excellence of the enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) platform. This role is responsible for the technology roadmap, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of MDM capabilities that provide trusted master data across the enterprise. This leader will continuously evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve data quality, accelerate engineering delivery, automate MDM processes, and expand the capabilities of the enterprise MDM platform, enabling trusted enterprise data for analytics, reporting, operational systems, and AI-driven business initiatives.

Working closely with the Solutions Architect, Data Governance Lead, Data Engineering teams, and business stakeholders, this leader is responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and reliable MDM solutions while leading a high-performing engineering team. The role ensures architectural designs are successfully implemented and that the MDM platform evolves to support current and future master data domains.

What You'll Get to Do

Platform Ownership

• Own the technology roadmap, engineering backlog, and operational health of the enterprise MDM platform, balancing strategic initiatives, production support, platform lifecycle management, upgrades, technical debt, and continuous improvement.


• Lead platform lifecycle management, including upgrades, technical debt reduction, and adoption of new capabilities.


• Evaluate and recommend new platform capabilities and technologies that improve scalability, automation, and user experience.


• Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-enabled capabilities that improve engineering productivity, data quality, identity resolution, match/merge accuracy, operational automation, and overall MDM capabilities.


• Monitor platform health, availability, performance, and service levels, driving proactive improvements to ensure a reliable and scalable MDM platform.


• Stay current on vendor product roadmaps and emerging platform capabilities, recommending and adopting new features that improve engineering efficiency, automation, AI capabilities, and business value.


• Lead implementation of MDM capabilities, APIs, integrations, workflows, and platform enhancements based on enterprise architecture and solution designs.


• Deliver enhancements, production fixes, and new functionality using Agile delivery practices.


• Own release planning, deployment coordination, and production readiness.


• Ensure engineering best practices, code quality, testing, and documentation.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed team of MDM engineers and technical analysts, fostering collaboration, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.


• Establish engineering standards and operational excellence.


• Manage hiring, performance management, succession planning, and career development.


• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Skills and Experience We Value

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience implementing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise Master Data Management, with hands‑on experience in Informatica IDMC or a comparable enterprise MDM platform, such as Reltio, Profisee, or Ataccama, and related integration technologies such as APIs, ETL/ELT, or cloud data platforms.


• 2+ years of experience leading technical teams or mentoring engineers.


• 2+ years of experience with Agile delivery methodologies such as SAFe or Scrum.


• Experience supporting and operating enterprise production platforms, including release management, incident response, and continuous operational improvement.


• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server and T‑SQL for data analysis, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and supporting enterprise data solutions.


• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate projects effectively.


• Curiosity and demonstrated experience exploring emerging technologies, including AI‑assisted development and intelligent automation, to improve engineering and data management processes.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across various levels of the organization.


• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.


• Highly organized and detail‑oriented.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Hands‑on experience with Informatica IDMC or comparable enterprise MDM platforms.


• Experience using AI‑assisted development and intelligent automation to improve engineering and data management processes.


• Experience leading and developing geographically distributed technical teams.

What’s in it for you

Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

• medical


• dental


• vison


• life insurance


• 401k plan (plus match)


• Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• unlimited Time Away FromWork (in lieu of accrued vacation time)


• 10 paid US holidays


• up to 80 hours of paid sick time


• 17 weeks of paid parental leave


• subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program

With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.

About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.