MDM Business Lead

Kelly Mitchell; North Port (FL); Remote; USD 124,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Pl

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking a Master Data Management (MDM) Business Lead to join its Data Organization. This leadership role owns the business strategy, governance, and prioritization of enterprise master data across key domains such as Client, Project, Product/Services, and Worker, acting as the Business Product Owner.

The position emphasizes business value and data quality over hands-on development. You will partner with Data Governance, Data Stewards, and business stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• Strong business-side MDM experience with domain ownership and governance.
• Proven ability to define MDM strategy and prioritize enterprise data.
• Experience as a Business Product Owner with strategic roadmapping.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus.
• Experience translating business requirements into roadmaps with technical partners.

Responsibilities

• Own the business vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise Master Data Management.
• Prioritize master data domains, entities, and attributes by business impact.
• Collaborate with governance and stewardship teams to define data rules and standards.
• Manage and prioritize the MDM business backlog and domain onboarding.
• Align platform capabilities with business requirements with the Technical Product Owner.
• Lead cross-functional governance discussions and decisions.
• Communicate the value of governed master data to analytics, AI, and compliance.

Skills

MDM experience

Domain ownership

Backlog management

Governance processes

Business product ownership

Stakeholder influence

Roadmap prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

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 Details

• 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 initiatives
• Experience driving process improvements through standardized and governed enterprise data
• Experience working within complex, cross-functional enterprise data organizations

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• 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

Work Environment

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

Compensation & Benefits

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.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• 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.