Master Data Manager

Smithfield Support Services Corp; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Tuition assistance / training programs

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Master Data Manager to lead data governance and master data strategies across the enterprise, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will oversee data creation, maintenance, and SAP PLM/MDG processes, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to embed strong data practices in business operations. In this role you will guide a team, drive improvement initiatives, and foster a culture of data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• 2+ years of team management or project leadership
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel with ability to analyze large data sets
• Working knowledge of SAP master data processes, data quality controls, and governance concepts
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in master data creation and maintenance according to procedures and SLAs
• Enforce SOX-compliant governance and standardize data across systems
• Serve as SME for master data, driving data structures, lifecycle, and workflows
• Collaborate with business/IT on SAP PLM/MDG implementation and testing
• Document master data activities and maintain SOPs and forms
• Coach and develop a high-performing data management team

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Excel

SAP MDG/PLM

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP PLM

SAP MDG

DSP/Data Stewardship Platform

1WorldSync

Job description

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

As the Master Data Manager, you will serve as Smithfield’s leading advocate for data excellence and governance. You’ll oversee the strategy, management, and governance of master data across the enterprise, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all systems. In this role, you will establish and enforce policies, processes, and controls that promote data quality and compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams to embed sound data management practices into business operations.

What you’ll do:

• Data Creation & Maintenance: Lead the team in executing master data creation and maintenance according to established procedures, templates, and service level objectives; prioritize workload, delegate effectively, and identify opportunities to streamline maintenance and improve efficiency, and support future-state data workflows across enterprise platforms.
• Data Governance: Enforce gatekeeper processes to ensure SOX compliance and uphold master data standards by validating, cleansing, and normalizing data; monitor reports for inconsistencies, conduct audits, and implement methods to continuously improve data accuracy and consistency, and governance readiness for SAP PLM and MDG-enabled processes.
• Data Resource: Serve as a master data subject matter expert and escalation point, guiding the business on data structures, dependencies, lifecycle data, and workflows; troubleshoot issues in collaboration with technical teams and direct ad hoc reporting and automation initiatives.
• Data Initiatives: Partner with business and technical teams to define and implement data setup for new requirements, process improvements, and business rule changes and SAP PLM/MDG implementation activities; oversee testing and implementation while ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Data Documentation: Ensure accurate documentation of master data activities, projects, and compliance records, business rules, and process workflows; maintain and improve standard operating procedures, user request forms, and related documentation to support consistency, transparency, and future-state governance processes.
• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

What we’re seeking:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Leadership: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze and manage large data sets effectively; working knowledge of SAP master data processes, data quality controls, and enterprise data governance concepts preferred.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work cross-functionally.
• Teamwork: Proven success leading and developing high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and accountable environment.
• Adaptability & Professionalism: Demonstrates flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong work ethic, integrity, and professional demeanor.
• Cultural Fit: Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented, committed to fostering positive relationships and promoting a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Other skills that make you stand out:

• SAP experience is preferred, including exposure to SAP PLM, SAP MDG, DSP/Data Stewardship Platform, 1WorldSync, or similar master data governance and product lifecycle tools.

Compensation:

The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package.

Benefits:

Relocation Package Available.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

About Smithfield:

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.