Master Data Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Master Data Manager (hands-on)

Status: Exempt, Full-time

Location: Anaheim, CA

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Position Summary: Lead the enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) function to ensure trusted, governed, and business-aligned data across ERP, MES, PLM, CRM, and supporting systems. This role is accountable for enabling operational efficiency, supply chain accuracy, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance through high-quality master data.

Responsibilities:

Define and operationalize enterprise data governance framework

Establish and lead data stewardship council across business functions

Assign and enforce data ownership and accountability by domain

Develop and maintain data dictionaries, standards, and business rules

Ensure alignment between IT governance and business process ownership

Own and continuously improve data quality KPIs (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness)

Implement data profiling, monitoring, and remediation processes

Lead root cause analysis for recurring data issues

Own selection, implementation, and optimization of MDM platforms/tools

Define system-of-record architecture across ERP, MES, CRM

Ensure synchronization and integrity of master data across systems

Support ERP/MES upgrades and transformations with strong data governance

Partner with business leaders to embed data accountability into operations

Lead remediation of audit findings related to master data

Reduce operational and financial risk caused by data errors

Define and publish enterprise data quality dashboards

Partner with BI/analytics teams to improve reporting accuracy

Experience

7–10+ years in Master Data Management, Data Governance, or Data Stewardship

Strong experience in manufacturing environments

Deep expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, Epicor)

Experience integrating ERP with MES, PLM, and CRM systems

Technical Skills

SQL and data analysis tools

Experience with MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica, IBM, SAP MDG, Profisee, etc.)

Data quality tools and profiling techniques

Understanding of data architecture and system integration

Nice-to-Have

Experience supporting ERP transformations or carve-outs

Certification in Data Management (e.g., DAMA CDMP)

Full-time

Hybrid remote