Senior Data Governance Analyst

Intuitive; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive is seeking a Senior Data Governance Analyst with deep SAP MDG expertise to govern master data across Agile PLM and SAP S/4HANA. You will define, implement, and optimize data governance for material master data, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure data quality and enterprise-wide consistency.

The role spans data modeling, requirements gathering, and governance process design, with ownership of data stewardship and cross-system data synchronization.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP MDG and master data governance across ERP ecosystems.
• Ability to map and document master data requirements and data stewardship models.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis for master data management initiatives (Agile PLM, SAP S/4HANA, MDG).
• Define data governance processes, ownership, and stewardship for material master data.
• Document requirements, flows, and specs for product master data domain.
• Support SAP MDG design, validation, and integration with downstream systems.
• Harmonize Agile PLM with SAP MDG/S4 for data synchronization across platforms.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT for data consistency.
• Maintain documentation for data models, governance rules, and processes.
• Assist in data migration, cleansing, and enrichment during transitions.
• Provide support for data quality issues and change requests.
• Champion data quality and governance aligned with corporate strategy.

Skills

Data governance

SAP MDG

Data analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Agile PLM

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Governance Analyst with expertise in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) and experience integrating master data processes across Agile PLM and SAP S/4HANA systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining, governing, and optimizing master data processes that support manufacturing and supply chain operations, product lifecycle management, and enterprise data quality programs. The candidate should seek out and recommend process improvements, assist in developing team member data knowledge and governance skill sets, and take on strategic initiatives that support enterprise scale of systems and governance processes. The candidate should drive root cause investigation to remediate issues and implement short and long-term objectives for continuous improvement across multiple stakeholder departments. This position requires deep knowledge of SAP material master, thorough understanding of manufacturing operations through global facilities, and holistic business operations impact from interconnected systems and data. This role requires strong analytical skills and clear communication abilities to both tactical and leadership levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business analysis for master data management initiatives focused on Agile PLM, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP MDG.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define data governance processes, ownership, and data stewardship models with a focus on material (product) master data.
• Gather and document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications for product master data domain.
• Support design and implementation of SAP MDG solutions for data creation, validation, approval workflows, and integration with downstream systems.
• Harmonize Agile PLM with SAP MDG/S4 to ensure consistent product and material master data synchronization across platforms.
• Perform impact analysis and coordinate with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and IT) to ensure master data consistency and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data models, governance rules, and business processes.
• Support data migration, data cleansing, and enrichment activities during system transitions, upgrades, and business scale.
• Provide functional support for master data-related issues and change requests.
• First point of contact and champion for data quality and governance best practices, ensuring alignment with corporate data strategy and compliance requirements.