Data Governance & MDM Specialist

Job PurposeWe are seeking an experienced Data Governance & MDM Specialist to bridge the gap between business strategy, data stewardship, and technical data management. In this role, you will define and operationalize data governance policies, lead business analysis for data initiatives, and leverage technical experience in Master Data Management (MDM) tools (e.g., Informatica MDM) to ensure critical data assets are accurate, consistent, and securely managed.A strong background in Data Access Control (RBAC/ABAC, data security policies, and privacy enforcement) is highly preferred to ensure our enterprise data remains secure while remaining accessible to authorized stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Analysis & Requirement Gathering Translate complex business requirements into detailed functional specifications, user stories, and technical data requirementsConduct data mapping, root-cause analysis on data discrepancies, and gap analysis across existing business processes and data pipelinesFacilitate workshops and alignment sessions between business stakeholders, analytics teams, and technical engineers Master Data Management (MDM) Execution Serve as the domain SME for Master Data Management architectures and workflows (e.g., Customer, Vendor, Product, or Asset domains)Partner with engineering teams on configuration, match/merge rule tuning, entity resolution, and hierarchy management using Informatica MDM or equivalent enterprise MDM platformsValidate data integration pipelines feeding into and out of the MDM hub to maintain single-source-of-truth integrityHands-on experience with Informatica MDM or equivalent, or other scripting/programing language is highly preferred Data Access Control & Security (Highly Preferred) Define and enforce data privacy, confidentiality, and access control guidelines in compliance with enterprise policies and regulationsDesign and maintain Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) models for master data and enterprise datasetsWork with security and architecture teams to integrate data access control tools (e.g., One Identity Manager) into the data ecosystemSelf-Management ResponsibilitiesDefines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the yearIdentifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the reporting manager to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attendedStrives to achieve the highest levels of proficiency on all the competencies and skills required to perform the roleKeeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growthQualifications And ExperienceThreshold QualificationsBachelor's degreeYears & Nature of ExperienceDeep experience (10+ years) in data governance and MDM software and toolsStrong technical business analysis skillsAbility to influence effectively at all levelsStrong communication skills, both verbal and writtenA data certification such as CMDP or CIMP is a plus