Reference Data Management Consultant

Predactica™; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading data management firm in the United States is seeking a Reference Data Management (RDM) Consultant. This role involves designing and optimizing enterprise reference data solutions using Reltio, ensuring data governance, and collaboration with integration teams. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience, focusing on data quality and integration frameworks. This contract role offers a competitive salary between $59,000 and $94,000.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Reference Data Management (RDM) or Master Data Management (MDM).
• Strong experience with Reltio Cloud MDM including configuration and data modeling.
• Proficiency in data quality management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of Reference Data Management solutions using Reltio.
• Define reference data models, hierarchies, and strategies.
• Work with governance teams to set data quality rules.

Skills

Reltio Cloud MDM configuration

Data governance

Metadata management

Data quality management

Informatica MDM/IDQ/ETL

SQL

Data integration frameworks

Data cataloging tools

Tools

Reltio

Informatica

Alation

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled Reference Data Management (RDM) Consultant to design, implement, and optimize enterprise reference data solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Reltio as the primary platform, combined with a strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. Knowledge of Informatica and experience with data marketplaces such as Alation are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Implementation

• Lead the design and deployment of Reference Data Management solutions using Reltio platform.
• Define reference data models, hierarchies, relationships, and golden record strategies aligned with enterprise data standards.
• Configure and customize Reltio entities, match/merge rules, survivorship policies, and workflows.

Data Governance & Quality

• Work with business and data governance teams to define reference data standards, stewardship processes, and approval workflows.
• Establish and monitor data quality rules, exception handling, and audit controls to ensure trusted and consistent reference data across systems.

Integration & Architecture

• Collaborate with integration teams to connect Reltio with upstream/downstream systems using Informatica, APIs, or data pipelines.
• Support the implementation of data synchronization strategies across MDM, ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms.
• Assist in metadata registration, cataloging, and data discoverability via Alation or other data marketplace tools.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with business data stewards, IT teams, and data architects to maintain a consistent and compliant reference data framework.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery through Agile or DevOps methodologies.

Documentation & Best Practices

• Develop solution design documents, configuration guides, and data lineage documentation.
• Recommend continuous improvements in RDM processes and tools based on industry best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in Reference Data Management (RDM) or Master Data Management (MDM).
• Strong, practical experience with Reltio Cloud MDM – configuration, data modeling, workflows, integrations, and APIs.
• Proficiency in data profiling, cleansing, and quality management practices.
• Solid understanding of data governance, metadata management, and hierarchy management concepts.
• Working knowledge of Informatica (MDM/IDQ/ETL) for data integration and transformation.
• Experience using data cataloging or marketplace tools (preferably Alation) to promote data discovery and consumption.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills with exposure to cloud data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and data integration frameworks.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi‑domain data environments (customer, product, supplier, or location data).
• Exposure to data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA‑DMBOK, DCAM).
• Prior experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Reltio certification or Informatica MDM certification preferred.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Salary: $59,000.00 - $94,000.00

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