Master Data Manager

Master Data ManagerThe Master Data Manager is responsible for developing and leading ADS Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, governance framework, and processes. The role ensures that critical enterprise data—including customer, supplier, product, material, BOM, pricing data—is governed, maintained, and optimized to support business operations, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making.The Master Data Manager serves as the enterprise authority for data governance and quality, working closely with business leaders, process owners, ERP teams, and stakeholders to establish a single source of truth across the organization.You will be part of a high-performing, collaborative global Digital team focused on enabling innovation, ongoing service and improvements to our ADS digital capabilities.Specific duties, activities, and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Define and execute the ADS Master Data Management strategy.Develop a roadmap for data governance, quality improvement, and MDM maturity.Establish policies, standards, and procedures governing master data across business functions.Lead the transition to governed ADS data management practices.Act as the business owner for master data governance initiatives.Work collaboratively with enterprise MDM teams to facilitate data harmonization efforts across divisionsDrive data quality initiatives.Define and monitor key data quality KPIs and performance metrics.Lead root cause analysis and remediation of recurring data issues.Implement preventative controls to improve data accuracy and consistency.Develop reporting and dashboards measuring data quality performance across ADS.Work closely with the project management team on any data requirements for ongoing and future projectsWork closely with the enterprise data platform (Snowflake) and analytics teamSupport integration of MDM capabilities into systems upstream and downstream.Maintain master data definitions, glossaries, lineage documentation and governance recordsReport on data mastering health, exceptions and improvement initiativesProven experience in Master Data Management and Enterprise Data Governance (5 years +)Ability to design and implement scalable MDM processes, with attention to ownership, stewardship, and controlStrong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to navigate complex requirements across business and technical teamsExcellent documentation, communication, and process improvement capabilitiesStrong experience in Data Governance, ERP Management and Business systems such as CRM and Engineering PDM/PLMsExperience working in global manufacturing or engineering environments