Master Data Governance​/Management - Senior - Consulting

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

Join EY’s Analytics and Data team as a Master Data Management Senior focusing on helping clients define and drive data management strategy and technology implementation. This role requires a professional who can assist in defining a master data management design, complemented by a solid track record of system delivery, and a readiness 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 and control the entire lifecycle of data assets. You will 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.

• Designing and implementing data governance frameworks that align with business objectives.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to build analytics solutions that deliver tangible business value.
• Conducting 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 including aspects such as data quality, data catalog, master data management, analytics use cases, readiness for AI/ML and systems alignment to leading ERP and CRM applications.
• Implement cutting‑edge DQ 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 in alignment with BRDs.
• Lead multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality services and client satisfaction.
• Travel regularly to meet with external clients.

• Strong understanding of data privacy and governance principles.
• Experience in enterprise strategy and data management.
• Proficiency in metadata management and ontology design.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated emotional agility and ability to collaborate in hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of future trends/changes in the industry and ability to articulate these to customers.
• Benchmark design, development, delivery knowledge.
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies AWS and Azure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to articulate complex issues and drive business outcomes.
• Ability to research and provide insights on industry standards, regulations, technology assessments and forecasts.
• Demonstrated expertise in Data Privacy and Master Data Management.
• Strong understanding of Data Governance and Enterprise Strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Advanced Data Analytics or a related technical or scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct involvement with MDM tools including SAP MDG and/or Informatica MDM.
• ERP implementation experience including full implementation cycles of SAP implementation with SAP MDG as a component.
• Typically, 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 driver’s license in the US; willingness and ability to travel internationally to meet client needs.
• A track record of successful stakeholder engagement.

• Experience with complex problem‑solving and critical thinking.
• A track record of driving outcomes in collaborative environments.
• Familiarity with digital fluency and hybrid collaboration tools.
• A passion for innovation and strategic application of emerging…