Master Data Management (MDM) Business Lead

KellyMitchell Group; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Master Data Management (MDM) Business Lead to own the business strategy, governance, and prioritization of enterprise master data across key domains. This role serves as the Business Product Owner for MDM, collaborating with Data Governance, Stewards, and business stakeholders to drive priorities and value.

The position emphasizes leadership and strategic roadmapping over hands-on development, with remote, contract-to-hire terms and a pay range of $123,900 to

Qualifications

• Strong MDM experience across domains with governance processes.
• Experience defining MDM strategy and enterprise data priorities.
• Business Product Ownership including roadmaps and backlog.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Experience translating business needs into executable roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise MDM.
• Prioritize domains, entities, and attributes based on impact.
• Partner with Data Governance and Stewardship to define data rules and lifecycle.
• Manage MDM backlog and domain onboarding initiatives.
• Align platform capabilities with business requirements with the Technical Product Owner.
• Lead governance discussions and establish data standards enterprise-wide.
• Communicate business value of trusted master data to analytics and AI initiatives.

Skills

MDM strategy

Domain ownership

Governance

Data quality

Business ownership

Stakeholder influence

Backlog management

Roadmapping

Job description

Our client, a leading professional services firm, is seeking a Master Data Management (MDM) Business Lead to join their Data Organization. The MDM Business Lead will own the business strategy, governance, and prioritization of enterprise master data across key domains, including Client, Project, Product/Services, and Worker. This individual will serve as the Business Product Owner for MDM, partnering with Data Governance, Data Stewards, business stakeholders, and the MDM Technical Product Owner to drive enterprise data priorities and improve how master data is governed and used. This is a business-focused leadership role, emphasizing MDM strategy, business product ownership, and executive stakeholder leadership rather than hands-on MDM development or platform administration. Success will be measured by business value, data quality, and trusted enterprise data.

• Contract Type: 3-6 Month Contract-to-Hire
• Location: Remote
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote

Core Responsibilities

• Own the business vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise Master Data Management
• Prioritize master data domains, entities, and attributes based on business impact and enterprise value
• Partner with Data Governance and Stewardship teams to establish data definitions, business rules, quality standards, and lifecycle processes
• Manage and prioritize the MDM business backlog and domain onboarding initiatives
• Collaborate with the Technical Product Owner to align platform capabilities with business requirements
• Lead cross-functional discussions and drive alignment on governance decisions, data standards, and enterprise priorities
• Identify opportunities to improve enterprise processes through standardized, governed master data and communicate its value to analytics, AI, digital transformation, operational efficiency, and compliance

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Strong business-side Master Data Management (MDM) experience, including domain ownership, data stewardship, data quality, business rules, standardization, and governance processes
• Experience defining MDM strategy and establishing enterprise data priorities
• Business Product Ownership experience, including strategic roadmapping, backlog management, and prioritization of business requirements
• Experience leading or maturing enterprise MDM governance and data stewardship programs
• Proven ability to influence senior business stakeholders and drive consensus across cross-functional teams
• Experience partnering with technical product owners to translate business requirements into executable roadmaps
• Ability to connect master data initiatives to measurable business value and enterprise outcomes

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience managing master data across multiple enterprise domains, including Client, Project, Product/Services, and Worker
• Experience with enterprise MDM platform implementations or modernization initiatives
• Understanding of how master data flows across enterprise systems and business functions
• Experience establishing enterprise-wide data standards and lifecycle management processes
• Familiarity with how trusted master data supports analytics, AI, and digital transformation initiativesExperience driving process improvements through standardized and governed enterprise data
• Experience working within complex, cross-functional enterprise data organizations
• Ability to establish an enterprise MDM vision and align data priorities with business objectives
• Ability to influence senior leaders, build consensus, and drive decisions across departments
• Ability to translate complex data challenges into measurable business outcomes
• Strong prioritization, roadmap development, and backlog management capabilities
• Ability to effectively partner with business stakeholders, data stewards, governance teams, and technical leaders
• Location: Remote
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
• Contract: 3-6 Month Contract-to-Hire
• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $123,900.00 and $177,000.00 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.