Senior Manager, Master Data & SAP MDM Governance

Kelly Services; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental and Adoption Leave

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Manager, Master Data Management to lead enterprise-wide data governance and MDM initiatives. You will partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT to define data standards, ownership models, and ensure data supports strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project/program management, 5+ years leading MDM in SAP ECC/S/4HANA, and a strong track record in governance, data quality, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project or program management experience within enterprise technology environments.
• 5+ years leading Master Data Management (MDM) initiatives in SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments.
• Deep understanding of SAP master data domains including material, customer, vendor, and finance data.
• Proven experience driving enterprise-wide data governance programs.
• Strong knowledge of data quality, data migration, data cleansing, and governance best practices.
• Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing program scope, budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide Master Data Management strategy and execution.
• Chair and facilitate the Data Governance Council, driving alignment on data ownership and standards.
• Prioritize MDM initiatives based on business value, risk, and resource availability.
• Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, hierarchies, and quality metrics.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for data-related risks, ownership conflicts, and project challenges.
• Oversee SAP master data initiatives including governance, migration, cleansing, and implementation activities.
• Partner with business leaders to translate complex data requirements into business outcomes.
• Lead and mentor data stewards, business analysts, functional leads, and external partners.
• Manage user acceptance testing, cutover planning, and post-go-live support activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in enterprise data quality and governance practices.

Skills

MDM leadership

SAP MDM

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Budget & scheduling

Agile & Waterfall

Cross-functional leadership

Data quality

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Manager, Master Data Management to lead enterprise-wide data governance and MDM initiatives. You will partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT to define data standards, ownership models, and ensure data supports strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in project/program management, 5+ years leading MDM in SAP ECC/S/4HANA, and a strong track record in governance, data quality, and cross-functional leadership.