Data Governance Lead (Master Data Domain)

About the role

The Data Governance Lead (Master Data Domain) role is ideal for an expert in product master data management and governance who can implement, support, and continuously improve governance processes and cross-functional ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of product master data governance processes to strengthen operations, analytics, and AI readiness.
• Implement and maintain governance processes, controls, stewardship roles, and approval workflows in Oracle Cloud ERP.
• Apply and reinforce enterprise policies, standards, and business rules for product master data.
• Provide expertise in product/item setup, attribute standards, hierarchy design, reference data, and change control on a consulting basis.
• Partner with product, supply chain, finance, IT, and business teams to align data policies with business and platform needs.
• Support complex product data needs such as configurable products, hierarchies, lifecycle changes, and downstream dependencies.
• Support rule definition, monitoring, remediation, and continuous improvement for product master data quality.

Requirements

• Strong experience in the product or material master data domains, including BOM structures, item catalogs and attributes, and business rules.
• Hands-on experience with product master data governance in Oracle Cloud ERP, including standards and workflow design.
• Ability to establish stewardship models, controls, approvals, and accountability frameworks.
• Understanding of product data challenges in the technology infrastructure sector or similar high-tech industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate with and influence business and technical teams.
• Experience defining rules, resolving root causes, and improving end-to-end product data processes.
• Working knowledge of cloud data platforms and integrations supporting governed product data.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: 10–15 years of progressive experience in product master data management, governance, or a related field in complex global organizations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in data governance, MDM, cloud platforms, or enterprise applications preferred.