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 who will 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 and has a solid track record of system delivery. You will guide clients through the adoption and implementation of advanced technologies, design comprehensive methods, practices, policies, tools, and processes to govern and control the entire lifecycle of data assets, and perform maturity assessments on data management capabilities.

• Design and implement data governance frameworks aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build analytics solutions that deliver tangible business value.
• Conduct maturity assessments to improve 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 data quality, data catalog, master data management, analytics use cases, and readiness for AI/ML while aligning with ERP and CRM systems.
• Implement cutting‑edge data quality tools and processes to maintain impeccable data standards.
• 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 source database data prior to migration into data warehouses and generate detailed technical specifications aligned with BRDs.
• Lead multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring high‑quality services and client satisfaction.
• Travel regularly to meet external clients and engage with stakeholders.

• 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 to convey complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated emotional agility and the ability to collaborate in hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of future industry trends and the ability to articulate these to customers.
• Benchmark design, development, and delivery knowledge.
• Working knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud technologies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to 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.

• Bachelor’s degree (4‑year) 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 with SAP MDG as a component.
• Typically no less than 3 years of 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 and willingness 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 the strategic application of emerging technologies to solve real‑world challenges.
• The ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers team members.