Master Data Governance Lead

Smithfield Foods; Town of Smithfield (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Master Data Manager to lead data governance and enterprise master data strategy across SAP PLM/MDG and related platforms. You will establish policies, drive data quality, and partner cross-functionally to embed data management into business operations.

The role emphasizes SOX compliance, data standardization, and governance readiness while enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead master data creation and maintenance across enterprise.
• Enforce SOX-compliant data governance and standardize data.
• Serve as SME for data structures, dependencies, and workflows; guide business on data issues.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Team leadership

Adaptability

Professionalism

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Master data governance concepts

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Master Data Manager to lead data governance and enterprise master data strategy across SAP PLM/MDG and related platforms. You will establish policies, drive data quality, and partner cross-functionally to embed data management into business operations.

The role emphasizes SOX compliance, data standardization, and governance readiness while enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.