Master Data Leadership: Strategy, Governance & Ops

Jobtome; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MassMutual is seeking a strategic Master Data Management & Operations Director to build and run a Distribution MDM capability across Product, Party, Advisor, Account, and reference data. You will establish people, processes, standards, and partnerships to deliver trusted master data and enable trusted reporting and analytics.

You will lead a hands‑on, capability‑building function, defining the operating model, roadmap, and governance while growing a high‑performing team and partnering with

Qualifications

• 8+ years in MDM, data governance, or related data management disciplines.
• 3+ years leading teams and managing data stewardship efforts.
• Experience building or operating MDM capabilities in complex organizations.
• Financial services or distribution domain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing MDM, data stewardship, and data operations team.
• Define Distribution MDM strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
• Establish data ownership, standards, and accountability across core domains.
• Oversee day‑to‑day data stewardship, issue management, and data quality monitoring.
• Collaborate with technology partners to implement and evolve the MDM platform.
• Drive data quality improvements, governance adoption, and operational health reporting.
• Lead stakeholder communications and training to support adoption.

Skills

MDM leadership

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder engagement

Team development

Job description

MassMutual is seeking a strategic Master Data Management & Operations Director to build and run a Distribution MDM capability across Product, Party, Advisor, Account, and reference data. You will establish people, processes, standards, and partnerships to deliver trusted master data and enable trusted reporting and analytics.

You will lead a hands‑on, capability‑building function, defining the operating model, roadmap, and governance while growing a high‑performing team and partnering with