Data and Analytics Manager – Master Data Management (MDM)
Simpalm is hiring a Data and Analytics Manager – Master Data Management (MDM) for one of our direct clients in the United States. We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on leader who can drive enterprise data quality, governance, and consistency across systems. This role is ideal for professionals with strong MDM expertise who thrive in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and monitor master data standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across enterprise systems.
- Analyze source systems, transformations, and mappings to maintain end‑to‑end data integrity.
- Develop and control master data structures and mapping requirements.
- Review and validate data mappings to ensure business alignment and expected outcomes.
- Audit completed mappings to verify data quality and process success.
- Partner with business and IT teams to understand processes, requirements, and data impacts.
- Monitor IT architecture changes and assess implications for data quality and usage.
- Lead cross‑functional discussions to align data practices with business goals.
- Lead and mentor a team of data mapping specialists.
- Manage onshore and offshore resources to ensure consistent delivery.
- Provide regular updates on MDM initiatives, progress, risks, and opportunities.
- Facilitate MDM governance meetings and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Communicate insights and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Core Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in MDM, data governance, data quality, or data architecture.
- 3+ years of experience in the insurance industry.
- Proven experience managing full lifecycle MDM projects, including requirements gathering, implementation, and testing.
- Hands‑on expertise with MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica MDM, Reltio, SAP MDG, IBM InfoSphere) or similar.
- Strong hands‑on experience with data integration tools like Talend/Informatica/SSIS or similar.
- 8+ years of hands‑on experience with SQL and other databases.
Leadership & Professional Skills
- 4+ years managing teams, including onshore/offshore resources.
- Ability to coordinate vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Experience developing team capabilities and knowledge sharing.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong problem‑solving and data‑driven decision‑making abilities.
Why Join Through Simpalm?
- Work with adirect US client in a high‑impact leadership role.
- Opportunity to shape enterprise data governance and MDM strategy.
- Collaborative environment with cross‑functional exposure.
- Competitive compensation and long‑term growth potential.