IT Senior Manager, MDM

IT Master Data Management (MDM) Leader

At Evident, we deliver optical technology that pushes the limits of scientific discovery, helping researchers illuminate the unseen. We are creating a new position within the Enterprise Technology and Innovation Team to architect, accelerate, and enforce enterprise-wide master data management (MDM), including data architecture, data quality management, and seamless cross‑system data sharing.

• Lead the Data Governance Council, driving executive alignment on data ownership, standards, and governance decisions.
• Prioritize enterprise MDM initiatives across IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Operations based on business value, risk, and resources.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, ownership conflicts, and execution challenges.
• Lead end‑to‑end MDM initiatives, including SAP MDM implementations, data migration, cleansing, governance, and MDG deployments, with accountability for scope, budget, and timelines.
• Define business requirements for SAP master data (material, customer, vendor, finance) and ensure technical solutions align with business goals.
• Oversee data quality, governance, and migration activities across SAP ECC and S/4
  
  HANA while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
• Translate complex technical concepts into business value and build organizational alignment.
• Lead and mentor cross‑functional teams of business analysts, data stewards, SAP functional leads, and external partners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and execution throughout UAT, cutover, and hyper‑care.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet quality, scope, and timeline expectations.

• 10+ years of IT project/program management experience, including 5+ years leading complex MDM initiatives in SAP ECC or S/4
  
  HANA environments.
• Proven success leading large‑scale, cross‑functional programs and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in SAP master data (material, customer, vendor, finance) with the ability to challenge technical teams and guide business decisions.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, prioritization frameworks, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of SAP and enterprise application management experience.
• Leadership experience within manufacturing or Order‑to‑Cash environments is strongly preferred.

• Bias for action with the ability to make timely, data‑driven decisions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect data initiatives to business outcomes.
• Collaborative leader who drives alignment, accountability, and high‑performance execution across the enterprise.

• Think Big – Sets ambitious goals and works beyond the immediate area for insights and inspiration.
• Own the Outcome – Embraces personal accountability and a customer‑centric approach to prioritization, planning, and work.
• Test. Decide. Go. – Open minded, willing to try new things, balances risk with agility, moves at pace to get the right things done.
• Kaizen Everywhere, Everyday – Solicits feedback to enhance effectiveness and continually drives improvement and new ways of working.
• Grow Together – Listens openly, embraces learning, and values diverse perspectives to spark ideas and build a stronger, more dynamic team.

• Competitive salaries.
• Annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible hours.
• Parental and adoption leave.
• On‑site services and support networks.

Evident Scientific MIS is an equal opportunity employer.