Data Governance & Information Architect

We are looking for a talented Data Governance & Information Architect to build foundational data structures and establish business ownership across global data domains.

We are a leading global medical technology and life sciences innovator dedicated to developing advanced healthcare solutions.

Location: Hybrid onsite in Durham, NC or Memphis, TN (2-3 days per month)

Terms: Contract-to-Hire

Rate: $60 - $65/hr

Not eligible for visa sponsorship or C2C

• Establish business ownership and stewardship across data domains with a focus on business partner data.

• Lead the creation of business glossaries, master data standards, and formal approval workflows.

• Implement comprehensive data policies covering access, quality, change management, and retention.

• Define access governance rules and roles in partnership with security and compliance teams.

• Structure distinct data types for patient, physician, and healthcare categories into logical models.

• Map data life cycles across applications to clarify systems of record and downstream consumption.

• Define data quality rules and remediation processes while setting business acceptance criteria.

• Manage program timelines and stakeholder forums to drive accountability and business decisions.

• Create governance artifacts including RACI matrices, process maps, and communication plans.

• Align governance frameworks with SAP Business Partner processes to prepare for future MDM implementation.

• 8+ years of experience in data governance, information architecture, or master data management.

• Proven experience establishing governance frameworks prior to MDM platform implementation.

• Strong program management skills with the ability to push the business to meet strict timelines.

• Hands‑on experience drafting data policies, definitions, and workflow processes.

• Familiarity with SAP Business Partner Master Data or SAP MDG planning and rollouts.

• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services).

• Knowledge of data governance frameworks such as DAMA/DMBOK and metadata tools.

• Ability to translate complex business requirements into clear conceptual data models and contracts.

• Experience working in environments subject to audit readiness, such as SOX or GxP.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, or a related field.

• High‑impact role building a global data foundation from the ground up.

• Collaborative and empathetic leadership culture that values trust and momentum.

• Mostly remote work flexibility (only 2-3 days per month onsite)

Manpower Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of Manpower Group and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.