Master Data Manager

Master Data Manager Role Profile & Pay Grade

Exempt,

Van Wert, Ohio

We
make life better
, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation
, delivering an exceptional
customer
experience through empowered employees.

The Manager, Master Data Management (MDM) is responsible for defining, implementing, and governing the enterprise data framework across Pulse Vehicles. The role ensures data consistency, quality, and standardization to enable seamless integration with JBPCO standard systems (e.g., ERP, finance, engineering, supply chain platforms).

This leader will establish data governance, ownership, and stewardship models while driving alignment across business units and IT teams.

• Define and implement the MDM strategy aligned to JBPCO standards
• Establish data governance framework (policies, roles, stewardship)
• Define data domains ownership (customer, vendor, product, assets, etc.)
• Lead creation of data standards, naming conventions, and taxonomies Data Integration & Transformation
• Enable data harmonization across multiple legacy systems
• Support ERP and enterprise platforms integration (e.g., JDE migration)
• Ensure consistent master data structure across all systems
• Define KPIs and controls for data quality (accuracy, completeness, timeliness)
• Implement data cleansing, enrichment, and validation processes
• Deploy monitoring dashboards and governance workflows
• Act as bridge between IT and business units
• Lead cross-functional workshops across Pulse sites
• Align stakeholders on common data definitions and governance rules
• Evaluate and implement MDM tools/platforms
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and cybersecurity policies
• Work closely with security and compliance teams (aligned with JBPCO policies on governance, access, and auditability)
• Drive cultural transformation toward data ownership and accountability
• Develop training materials and governance adoption plans

• 7-10+ years in:
• Data management / governance / MDM
• ERP or enterprise systems integration

Experience in multi-entity / multi-site environments (manufacturing preferable)

• Enterprise-wide role across Pulse Vehicles
• Multi-site responsibility (travel required across 4 primary locations)
• Key enabler for JBPCO systems integration and standardization

• Strong knowledge of:
• MDM frameworks and tools (Informatica MDM, Reltio, Boomi, etc.)
• Data governance (DAMA-DMBOK, etc.)
• ERP systems (JDE is a strong asset)
• Understanding of:
• Data architectures (data models, APIs, integration patterns)

• Strong stakeholder management across business units
• Change leadership experience
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels

• Location:
  
  Flexible (any Pulse site)
• Travel:
  Required across main sites
• Interaction with JBPCO (parent company) leadership and external partners