Overview:
The Data Management IT Governance Lead will be responsible for overseeing and executing the Master Data Management strategy for Waters. This role requires an experienced MDM specialist with a deep understanding of both the business and technical aspects of setting up and running an MDM business transformation. This cross-functional role requires deep business coordination with Waters business units to implement and enforce a standard set of data governance and security policies. The governance lead will be responsible for implementing and managing the technical MDM solution and the associated IT processes & policies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully implementing large scale data governance & technical MDM projects involving cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee coordination of MDM program strategy in support of core ERP transformation & business objectives and with a focus on data governance process & policy creation
* Develop and foster relationships with key business and IT leaders, project managers, portfolio stakeholders, and external partners
* Collaborate with business and IT program leadership to support MDM prioritization, program execution, project heath & sprint progress.
* Provide consistent and effective portfolio dashboards, portfolio reviews, scorecards on MDM program progress
* Collaborate with finance on spend, analysis and management of project budgets
* Manage technical platform side and creation of IT policies and processes.
Provide leadership and management/mentorship and coaching of Waters personal on MDM concepts and governance structures
Qualifications:
Education: BA or equivalent work experience
Experience:
* At least eight to ten years work experience in an enterprise environment
* Successfully managed a large MDM implementation and setup of data governance structures.
* Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization including managing through cross-business area or business unit prioritization discussions
* Understanding of Data Management specifically Master Data Management & data governance structures and implementation.
* Experience in implementing and maintaining enterprise governance policies and processes on the business side and strict governance on the creation of IT policies and procedures.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Smartsheet, and Jira
Complexity:
* Must be able to communicate at various levels, from an executive level to a technical level
* Must understand complex technical solutions
Personal Contacts:
* Interacting with senior leaders of IT and supported business units
* Working directly with 3rd party vendors on behalf of Waters
* Managing a team supporting the planning and execution of the portfolio
* Collaborating with business and technical users
Employee Success Model Requirements:
* Operates with integrity, transparency and humility
* Acts as a true company owner to advance the overall interests of Waters
* Carries a broad global perspective of markets, tech, and trends
* Balances clear strategic thinking and accountability in execution to deliver results
* Actively creates the conditions for Waters' people and teams to succeed
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