Master Data & Governance Leader - Hybrid, West Coast

Jimmy Jazz; Richvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lundberg is seeking a Master Data Manager to ensure accuracy and consistency of critical data, leading governance, quality, architecture, and cross-functional improvements across ERP and connected systems. Hybrid role with onsite presence required bi-monthly on the West Coast.

You will own data integrity across product, customer, vendor, location, pricing, and hierarchy data while establishing data standards, metrics, and monitoring. Experience with SAP, Oracle, and PIM is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in master data management, data governance, or data architecture roles.
• Prior experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry strongly preferred.
• Strong foundation in master data management principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data hierarchies, and data integration concepts (APIs, ETL, batch processing).
• Demonstrated experience developing and enforcing data governance frameworks and stewardship models.
• Proficiency with SQL and data analysis/reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Proven project management experience, including leading cross-functional teams and managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with ERP systems common in CPG (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Experience with Product Information Management (PIM) systems and retailer syndication requirements.
• Familiarity with GS1 standards and UPC/GTIN management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own data integrity for product, customer, vendor, location, pricing, and hierarchy data.
• Establish data standards, quality metrics, validation rules, and monitoring processes.
• Lead data migrations, system implementations, data cleansing, process improvements, and related projects.
• Develop data governance policies, standards, ownership models, and stewardship processes.
• Lead cross-functional governance efforts and support compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Partner with IT and Enterprise Architecture on data models, hierarchies, and integration processes.
• Define data flow standards across ERP, CRM, PIM, TPM, and reporting systems.
• Assess technology gaps and support the evaluation of master data management tools.
• During the first 180 days, understand data environment, support PLM implementation, establish governance foundation.
• Map key systems, data flows, and master data sources across ERP, PLM, WMS, reporting, EDI, and retail platforms.
• Assess item, customer, vendor, location, BOM, and hierarchy data for quality gaps.
• Recommend priorities, quick wins, and baseline data-quality KPIs.
• Serve as MDMS SME for PLM implementation and ensure data readiness for go-live milestones.
• Develop a governance roadmap with ownership, stewardship, policies, and a glossary.
• Present roadmap to leadership and gain alignment on priorities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data governance

Data modeling

Data integration

Communication

ERP systems

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

ETL

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Lundberg is seeking a Master Data Manager to ensure accuracy and consistency of critical data, leading governance, quality, architecture, and cross-functional improvements across ERP and connected systems. Hybrid role with onsite presence required bi-monthly on the West Coast.

You will own data integrity across product, customer, vendor, location, pricing, and hierarchy data while establishing data standards, metrics, and monitoring. Experience with SAP, Oracle, and PIM is preferred.