Master Data Manager

Composing the core of a brighter world.
LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application-specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium-doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings, and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable, and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees.

To do so, we continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Composing the core of a brighter world.
LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application-specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium-doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings, and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable, and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees.

To do so, we continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

The Master Data Manager will lead the development, governance, and global deployment of the company's Master Data Management (MDM) strategy across a complex, multi-site optical fiber and cable manufacturing organization operating on four continents. This senior leadership position is responsible for establishing a scalable master data governance framework that enables operational excellence, digital manufacturing, supply chain optimization, financial accuracy, and enterprise analytics.

Reporting directly through the Office of the CFO, this role will serve as the enterprise owner for Product, Material, Customer, Vendor, BOM, Routing, and Manufacturing Master Data. The Master Data Manager will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, IT, Commercial, Engineering, and Quality teams to create a single source of truth across ERP, MES, PLM, CRM, and analytics platforms.

The successful candidate will have proven experience architecting and implementing a Master Data Management program within a global manufacturing environment, including establishing governance structures, organizational ownership models, data standards, stewardship processes, and supporting technology platforms. This position is a hybrid position requiring on-site attendance a minimum of two days/week and is located in Norcross, GA.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Management, or related field. MBA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in data management, ERP governance, business systems, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role overseeing enterprise master data programs.
• Proven experience establishing and implementing a Master Data Management framework from the ground up in a manufacturing organization.
• Experience leading global data governance programs across multiple business units and geographic regions.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale data transformation, ERP implementation, or digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience with in industrial manufacturing, telecommunications, optical fiber, cable manufacturing, electronics, or similarly complex manufacturing environments strongly preferred

• Deep expertise with:
• Master Data Management principles
• Data Governance frameworks
• Data Quality Management
• BOM and Product Data Management
• Material Master Governance
• Manufacturing data structures

• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with MES, PLM, CRM, Data Warehouse, and Analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, costing, and financial controls.

• Enterprise MDM Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and execute a global Master Data Management strategy aligned with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Establish and lead the enterprise Master Data Governance Council and supporting regional governance structures.
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