Lead Data Governance & Master Data Management ExpertEmployment Type: ContractLocation: RemoteTravel Required: N/AAbout KaizenKaizen Analytix is a global technology consulting firm that helps organizations unlock the full value of theirdata through advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and modern data platforms. We partner with clientsacross industries to solve complex business problems, modernize legacy systems, and drive measurableoutcomes. At Kaizen, we combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first culturefocused on continuous improvement. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, andexecution to deliver solutions that make a real impact.Job OverviewWe are seeking a senior-level Data Governance and Master Data Management lead to drive the design,improvement, and ongoing maturity of the enterprise data governance framework. Master datamanagement is delivered through Stibo Systems, and the initial focus of this role is the governance of theMDM workflows that run on that platform, bringing them into the larger enterprise data governanceframework. You will establish governance policies, standards, and operating models that ensure data isaccurate, consistent, secure, compliant, and fit for business use.You will work closely with all data stewards to review the current Stibo MDM workflows for key domainssuch as vendor, product, and customer, and update them so they fit within the broader governanceframework. A key early activity is to assess the current state and business processes that ingest masterdata into the client's ERP landscape, which spans multiple ERP systems, and to understand how masterdata flows to and is consumed across them. You will map how data is created, enriched, approved, anddistributed today, identify gaps, control weaknesses, and manual touchpoints, and redesign theseworkflows so they are governed consistently and can be automated. Over time, the role extends beyondMDM workflows to the wider governance of enterprise data. You will partner with business and technicalstakeholders to define data ownership, stewardship, and decision-rights models, and support trustedreporting and analytics. This position requires strong leadership in identifying data risks, improving datacontrols, and enabling regulatory compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesLead enterprise data governance strategy, roadmap, and execution, starting with the governance ofMDM workflowsWork closely with all data stewards to review the current Stibo MDM workflows for key domainsincluding vendor, product, and customerAssess the current state and business processes that ingest master data into the client's ERPlandscape, spanning multiple ERP systems, and map how master data flows to and is consumed acrossthemUpdate and redesign these MDM workflows so they fit within the larger enterprise data governanceframework and can be governed consistently and automatedIdentify gaps, control weaknesses, manual touchpoints, and inefficiencies in current data creation,enrichment, approval, and distribution processes and drive their improvementDefine and maintain governance policies, standards, procedures, and decision-making structuresEstablish and support data stewardship, ownership, and accountability frameworks across domainsDrive data quality improvement, issue resolution, root cause analysis, and control designManage master data, metadata, business glossary, and reference data practicesCollaborate with business, IT, compliance, security, and analytics teams to align data priorities andcoordinate with the Stibo platform teamExtend governance coverage beyond MDM workflows to the wider enterprise data landscape over timeMonitor KPIs and report on governance maturity, data quality trends, and risks to senior stakeholdersPromote continuous improvement in enterprise data management practicesQualificationsDeep experience in data governance, data quality, metadata management, and enterprise data strategyStrong understanding of master data management concepts and MDM workflows, and how they arebrought under a data governance frameworkWorking knowledge of the Stibo Systems MDM platform, sufficient to review and update its workflowsso they fit within the larger governance frameworkStrong understanding of the workflows of key data domains such as vendor, product, and customer, andhow they are governedProven experience working with data stewards to map current-state workflows and redesign them forgovernance and automationProven experience defining and operationalizing data governance frameworks, including stewardshipmodels, data quality rules, and approval processes at enterprise scaleProven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives in a complexorganizationExperience in distribution, retail, or manufacturing environments preferred
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