Job Summary

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Master Data Management to lead our Product Data team and drive enterprise-wide data strategy and governance initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, consistency, and scalability of our product master data across platforms, systems, and business units! You’ll collaborate with multi-functional leaders, guide technical and operational execution, and champion data quality and governance as a key enabler of business transformation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-centric environment and have a passion for building high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role, your responsibilities will be

Lead and grow a high-performing team with clear goals, accountability, and development plans. Serve as the business owner for Product Data, aligning strategy with enterprise transformation and business goals. Define and implement company-wide data governance policies, standards, and guidelines. Oversee the design and maintenance of product data structures, compatibility logic, and configuration models. Drive data quality initiatives, including audits, validation, and resolution of inconsistencies. Collaborate with Product Planning to define technical specifications and product model dependencies. Manage team capacity and resource planning to support timely and accurate product model releases. Establish and monitor critical metrics to measure data quality, team performance, and business impact. Lead technology evaluations and implementations for MDM platforms and data tools. Act as the main liaison between business collaborators, IT, and solution integration partners. Own business requirements documentation and ensure alignment across implementation teams. Identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies and roadblocks to capability delivery. Champion change management efforts to drive adoption of new data systems and practices. Communicate program status, risks, and strategic updates to executive leadership. Manage budget and financial planning for Product Data initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Ensure alignment of product data priorities with customer experience and operational efficiency goals. Promote a culture of recognition, celebrating team and individual achievements. Continuously assess the impact of process and technology changes on data operations and return on investment. Lead collaborator engagement efforts, gathering feedback and driving iterative improvements. Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to data integrity, compliance, and platform performance.

Who you are:

As the Manager of Master Data Management, you will play a strategic role in shaping the data governance culture of our organization. You will lead a team that collaborates closely with multi-functional departments, including Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Analytics, to establish and implement data governance policies and procedures. Your leadership experience in data analysis, data quality management, and product data governance will be instrumental in driving data integrity, enabling data-driven decision-making, and supporting the overall success of our product management initiatives.

Additionally, you will be responsible for leading your team in managing configuration models for our customer-facing sales portal, understanding system constraints, and maintaining and optimizing data structures. You will advise the development of common product interaction models and be responsible for the implementation of systems for integrating these models into our internal and external configurators and processes.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred. 8+ years of experience in master data management, data governance, or enterprise data strategy. 3+ years of experience leading teams, with a proven track record of mentoring and developing talent. Good understanding of product data structures, compatibility logic, and configuration models. Experience with enterprise MDM platforms and data governance tools (e.g., IBM Infosphere, Informatica, SAP MDG, Collibra, Alation). Demonstrated success in driving multi-functional collaboration and collaborator alignment. Excellent analytical skills with a focus on data quality, validation, and performance metrics. Good communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Experience leading budgets, resources, and timelines in complex data initiatives. Familiarity with change management principles and driving adoption of new systems and processes. Ability to navigate technical dependencies and resolve implementation roadblocks. Comfortable working in a hybrid agile/waterfall environment with multiple collaborators. Experience in regulated industries or environments with compliance requirements. Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering business impact through data. Experience leading teams within a SCRUM/Agile environment.

Preferred qualifications that set you apart:

Experience in developing and implementing data standards across global organizations. Experience with data governance system implementation and optimization. Good understanding of logical data flow and data structures to effectively lead architectural decisions. Knowledge of programming concepts and pseudocode to effectively communicate with technical teams. PMP, Six Sigma, PROSCI, and similar certifications in project management, process improvement, or change management

Our Culture & Commitment to You

 

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.