Head of Master Data Operations

Job Summary

Master Data Operations

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for

  Master Data Operations

  to align with overall business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of

  150 data management professionals

  .
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure master data operations support business needs and objectives.

People Management

• Oversee

  recruitment

  ,

  onboarding

  , and

  training

  of new team members.
• Conduct

  regular performance evaluations

  , offering constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement

  professional development programs

  for staff growth.
• Foster a

  positive, collaborative team culture

  to drive engagement and productivity.
• Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts in an effective and timely manner.

Data Quality and Integrity

• Drive initiatives to enhance

  data quality

  ,

  consistency

  , and

  accuracy

  across all master data processes.
• Implement

  data validation

  and

  cleansing processes

  to ensure high-quality data.
• Monitor and report on

  data quality metrics

  and take corrective actions as needed.
• Manage the

  master data lifecycle

  , ensuring efficient processes for data creation, modification, and deactivation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with

  business units

  ,

  IT

  , and other stakeholders to understand data needs and requirements.
• Act as the liaison between

  business users

  and

  technical teams

  , ensuring seamless communication.
• Provide

  training

  and

  support

  to data stewards and users to promote data management best practices.

Reporting and Analytics

• Develop and deliver

  regular reports

  on data quality and operational activities.
• Provide

  insights and recommendations

  based on data analysis to support

  data-driven decision-making

  across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

  in Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• 10+ years

  of experience in data management, with at least

  5 years in a leadership role

  .
• Proven track record of

  managing large teams

  and driving improvements in

  data quality

  and

  operational efficiency

  .
• Strong understanding of

  data management principles

  , the

  data lifecycle

  , and

  data quality best practices

  .
• Experience with

  data management tools and technologies

  (e.g.,

  MDM

  ,

  data quality tools

  ).
• Excellent

  communication

  ,

  collaboration

  , and

  stakeholder management

  skills.
• Strong

  analytical

  and

  problem-solving abilities

  .
• Ability to work effectively in a

  fast-paced, dynamic environment

  .

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in

  data management

  (e.g.,

  DAMA

  ,

  CDMP

  ).
• Experience in a similar

  industry or domain

  .
• Knowledge of

  regulatory requirements

  related to data management (e.g.,

  GDPR

  ,

  CCPA

  ).