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Business Analyst focused on designing and implementing a Data Governance strategy and Master Data Management (MDM) framework. This role will support the high-level design and detailed design phases of a transformative project involving systems such as 3DS PLM, SAP, Team Centre, and Blue Yonder. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of business analysis expertise, data governance knowledge, and automotive/manufacturing domain experience to drive workshops, map processes, and deliver actionable recommendations. Working closely with the GM of Master Data and MDM technical resources, you will play a pivotal role in aligning people, processes, and technology to achieve M&Ms data governance and MDM objectives. Key Responsibilities Requirements Gathering & Workshops: Lead and facilitate workshops with business and IT stakeholders to elicit requirements, define data governance policies, and establish MDM strategies for automotive specific data domains (e.g., parts, engineering data, bill of material, service parts, supplier and dealer master data). Process Mapping & Design: Document and design master data-related processes, including data flows between systems such as 3DS, SAP, Talend, and Blue Yonder, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical feasibility. Analysis & Recommendations: Analyse existing data structures, processes, and system integrations to identify gaps and opportunities; provide clear, actionable recommendations to support Data Governance and MDM strategy. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a bridge between business units, IT teams, and technical resources (e.g., 3DS specialists) to ensure cohesive delivery of the project objectives. Documentation & Communication: Create high-quality deliverables, including process maps, requirement specifications, governance frameworks, and summary reports, tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences. Support Detailed Design: Collaborate with the 3DS/Talend technical resource to translate high-level designs into detailed MDM solutions, ensuring consistency across people, process, and technology components. Project Support: Assist the MDM Leadership in planning, tracking, and executing project milestones, adapting to evolving client needs. Experience Required Skills & Qualifications 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on data governance, master data management (MDM) such as Talend, Informatica, Reltio etc. Proven track record of working on auto/manufacturing industry projects, ideally with exposure to systems like 3DS, Team Centre, SAP S/4HANA, MDG, or Blue Yonder. Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of MDM concepts, data flows, and governance frameworks. Familiarity with auto-specific data domains (e.g., ECCMA/E-Class Schema). Experience with process modelling tools (e.g., Visio, Lucid chart, or BPMN) and documentation standards. Soft Skills Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and drive consensus in workshops. Methodical and structured approach to problem-solving and project delivery. Ability to summarize complex information into clear, concise recommendations. Education: Bachelors degree in business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMP, or MDM-specific credentials) are a plus but not required. Preferred Qualifications Prior consulting experience in a client-facing role. Hands-on experience with MDG, Talend, Informatica, Reltio etc. or similar MDM platforms. Exposure to data quality analysis or profiling (not required to be at a Data Analyst level) Skills: 3ds,eccma/e-class schema,data governance policies,high-quality deliverables,data flows,talend,governance frameworks,mdm platforms,mdm strategy,mdm strategies,team centre,mdm leadership,mdm objectives,m&m's data governance,master data management (mdm),sap,process modelling tools,cbap,master data,stakeholder collaboration,process mapping,visio,pmp,data quality analysis,mdg,data governance,informatica,3ds plm,data governance knowledge,problem-solving,workshop facilitation,mdm,mdm concepts,bpmn,auto-specific data domains,mdm-specific credentials,blue yonder,communication skills,reltio,sap s/4hana,lucid chart,profiling
