Master Data Manager

Braun Industries; Van Wert (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Vehicles seeks a Manager, Master Data Management to define, implement, and govern the enterprise data framework across the organization. This leader will drive data governance, ownership, and stewardship to enable seamless JBPCO system integration.

The role covers governance, architecture, and change management with travel across four Pulse sites. You will implement KPIs, data quality controls, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in data management, governance or MDM.
• Experience with multi-entity / multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of MDM frameworks and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the MDM strategy aligned to JBPCO standards.
• Establish data governance framework (policies, roles, stewardship).
• Define data domains ownership (customer, vendor, product, assets, etc.).
• Lead creation of data standards, naming conventions, and taxonomies.
• Enable data harmonization across multiple legacy systems and ERP platforms.
• Define KPIs, data cleansing, enrichment, and validation processes.

Skills

MDM frameworks

Data governance

ERP integration

Tools

Informatica MDM

Reltio

Boomi

Job description

We make life better, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.

Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to security and innovation, delivering an exceptional customer experience through empowered employees.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Manager, Master Data Management (MDM) is responsible for defining, implementing, and governing the enterprise data framework across Pulse Vehicles. The role ensures data consistency, quality, and standardization to enable seamless integration with JBPCO standard systems (e.g., ERP, finance, engineering, supply chain platforms). This leader will establish data governance, ownership, and stewardship models while driving alignment across business units and IT teams.

Summary of Activities

• MDM Strategy & Governance
  • Define and implement the MDM strategy aligned to JBPCO standards
  • Establish data governance framework (policies, roles, stewardship)
  • Define data domains ownership (customer, vendor, product, assets, etc.)
  • Lead creation of data standards, naming conventions, and taxonomies
• Data Integration & Transformation
  • Enable data harmonization across multiple legacy systems
  • Support ERP and enterprise platforms integration (e.g., JDE migration)
  • Ensure consistent master data structure across all systems
• Data Quality & Lifecycle Management
  • Define KPIs and controls for data quality (accuracy, completeness, timeliness)
  • Implement data cleansing, enrichment, and validation processes
  • Deploy monitoring dashboards and governance workflows
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as bridge between IT and business units
  • Lead cross‑functional workshops across Pulse sites
  • Align stakeholders on common data definitions and governance rules
• Tools & Architecture
  • Evaluate and implement MDM tools/platforms
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity policies
  • Work closely with security and compliance teams (aligned with JBPCO policies on governance, access, and auditability)
• Change Management
  • Drive cultural transformation toward data ownership and accountability
  • Develop training materials and governance adoption plans

Technical Skills/Competencies

• 7–10+ years in:
  • Data management / governance / MDM
  • ERP or enterprise systems integration
• Experience in multi‑entity / multi‑site environments (manufacturing preferable)

Scope

• Enterprise‑wide role across Pulse Vehicles
• Multi‑site responsibility (travel required across 4 primary locations)
• Key enabler for JBPCO systems integration and standardization

Personality Traits / Core Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • MDM frameworks and tools (Informatica MDM, Reltio, Boomi, etc.)
  • Data governance (DAMA‑DMBOK, etc.)
  • ERP systems (JDE is a strong asset)
• Understanding of:
  • Data architectures (data models, APIs, integration patterns)
• Strong stakeholder management across business units
• Change leadership experience
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

Work Conditions
• Location: Flexible (any Pulse site)
• Travel: Required across main sites
• Interaction with JBPCO (parent company) leadership and external partners