Senior IT MDM Leader: SAP & Data Governance

Evident Microscopy; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Parental leave

On-site services

Job summary

Evident Scientific in Needham, MA, seeks an IT MDM Leader to architect and accelerate enterprise master data management across SAP ECC/S4HANA, data quality, and cross-system sharing. You will join the Enterprise Technology and Innovation Team and drive governance and standards.

This high-visibility role requires influencing executives, removing blockers, and delivering master data initiatives on time and within budget, with a focus on governance over software development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project/program management experience, including 5+ years leading complex MDM initiatives in SAP ECC or S/4HANA environments.
• Proven success leading large-scale cross-functional programs and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in SAP master data (material, customer, vendor, finance) with the ability to challenge technical teams and guide business decisions.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, prioritization frameworks, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Governance Council, driving executive alignment on data ownership, standards, and governance decisions.
• Prioritize enterprise MDM initiatives across IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Operations based on business value, risk, and resources.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, ownership conflicts, and execution challenges.
• Lead end-to-end MDM initiatives, including SAP MDM implementations, data migration, cleansing, governance, and MDG deployments, with accountability for scope, budget, and timelines.
• Define business requirements for SAP master data (material, customer, vendor, finance) and ensure technical solutions align with business goals.
• Oversee data quality, governance, and migration activities across SAP ECC and S/4HANA while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value and build organizational alignment.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams of business analysts, data stewards, SAP functional leads, and external partners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and execution throughout UAT, cutover, and hypercare.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet quality, scope, and timeline expectations.

Skills

MDM Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

SAP Master Data

Data Governance

Agile & Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Business

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Evident Scientific in Needham, MA, seeks an IT MDM Leader to architect and accelerate enterprise master data management across SAP ECC/S4HANA, data quality, and cross-system sharing. You will join the Enterprise Technology and Innovation Team and drive governance and standards.

This high-visibility role requires influencing executives, removing blockers, and delivering master data initiatives on time and within budget, with a focus on governance over software development.