Master Data Governance​/Management - Senior - Consulting

Master Data Governance/Management – Senior – Consulting – Location OPEN

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EY's Analytics and Data team is seeking a Master Data Management Senior to help clients define and drive data management strategy and technology implementation. The role requires a professional who can assist in defining a master data management design, complemented by a solid track record of system delivery, and is ready to guide clients through the adoption and implementation of advanced technologies.

In this role, you will design and apply comprehensive methods, practices, policies, tools, and processes to govern the entire lifecycle of data assets, perform maturity assessments on data management capabilities, and advise on tools and roadmaps for implementation. Your understanding of business strategy in connection with the value of data at scale will be crucial.

• Design and implement data governance frameworks that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build analytics solutions that deliver tangible business value.
• Conduct maturity assessments to enhance data management capabilities across the organization.
• Develop solutions to complex problems, including functional and technical design of master data management software.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Guide clients in defining a data governance strategy covering data quality, data catalog, master data management, analytics use cases, data readiness for AI/ML, and system alignment to leading ERP and CRM applications.
• Implement cutting‑edge data‑quality tools and processes to maintain impeccable data standards throughout the infrastructure.
• Engage in meticulous requirement gathering, interpret Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), and collaborate with system analysts to develop comprehensive source‑to‑target mappings.
• Conduct thorough examinations of data within source databases prior to migration into data warehouses and generate detailed technical specifications aligned with BRDs.
• Lead multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality services and client satisfaction.
• Travel regularly to meet with external clients, engaging directly with stakeholders on impactful projects.

• Strong understanding of data privacy and governance principles.
• Experience in enterprise strategy and data management.
• Proficiency in metadata management and ontological design.
• Excellent communication skills, conveying complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated emotional agility and the ability to collaborate in hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of industry trends and the ability to articulate these to customers.
• Benchmark design, development, and delivery knowledge.
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies AWS and Azure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, articulating complex issues and driving business outcomes.
• Ability to research and provide insights on industry standards, regulations, technology assessments, and forecasts.
• Expertise in data privacy and master data management.
• Strong understanding of data governance and enterprise strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Advanced Data Analytics, or a related technical or scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct involvement with MDM tools such as SAP MDG and/or Informatica MDM.
• ERP implementation experience, including full implementation cycles of SAP with SAP MDG as a component.
• No less than 3 years of relevant developer experience in master data management software.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles.
• Experience with enterprise IT architecture.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license; willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• A track record of successful stakeholder engagement.

• Experience with complex problem‑solving and critical thinking.
• Track record of driving outcomes in collaborative environments.
• Familiarity with digital fluency and hybrid collaboration tools.
• Passion for…