Director - Master Data Management
Director - Master Data Management
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Job Summary
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Director to lead our Master Data Governance (MDG) and delivery organization. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing NetApps enterprise-wide data governance strategy ensuring high-quality trusted master data that powers business operations analytics and AI-driven innovation. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in data governance frameworks metadata and data quality management and MDM platforms (e.g. Oracle SAP MDG Informatica Collibra) with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive enterprise transformation
Location: RTP - Raleigh North Carolina
This is a Hybrid role.
Job Requirements
- Enterprise Data Governance Strategy: Define and implement a scalable federated data governance model that aligns with NetApps strategic priorities and supports both operational and analytical use cases.
- Organizational Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing team of governance leads data analysts and product managers. Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with IT business and executive stakeholders to translate business needs into data governance initiatives and drive adoption across the enterprise.
- Stewardship & Governance Councils: Establish and lead data stewardship programs governance councils and domain-specific working groups to drive accountability data literacy and ownership across business units.
- Policy & Standards Development: Develop and enforce enterprise-wide data policies standards and procedures for master data domains (e.g. Product Customer Vendor Contact Entitlement & Install Base).
- Metadata & Data Quality Management: Oversee the implementation of metadata management and data quality frameworks including profiling monitoring and remediation processes.
- MDM Platform Ownership: Act as the business/system owner for master data platforms and tools (e.g. SAP MDG Collibra) ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and data product strategies.
- AI & Analytics Enablement: Partner with data science and analytics teams to ensure master data readiness for AI/GenAI use cases including semantic layer integration and data productization
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal data governance requirements including audit readiness access controls and data lifecycle management.
Requirements and Education
- 15 years of experience in data governance master data management or enterprise data strategy with at least 5years in a senior leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in implementing enterprise MDM and data governance programs in complex global organizations.
- Deep understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g. DAMA-DMBOK) data stewardship models and data quality methodologies.
- Hands-on experience with MDM and governance tools such as SAP MDG Informatica MDM Collibra or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (e.g. Oracle Snowflake Azure) and data consumption patterns (e.g. data products semantic layers).
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
- Excellent communication leadership and change management skills.
Preferred
- Experience in regulated industries or environments with complex compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with AI/ML data readiness and data mesh/data fabric architectures.
- Certification in data governance or MDM (e.g. CDMP Informatica Certified MDM Sp
Compensation:
The target salary range for this position is 199750 - 258500USD. The salary offered will be determined by the candidates location qualifications experience and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on On Target Earnings (OTE) representing the total potential earnings which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards reflecting a variety of factors and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance Life Insurance Retirement or Pension Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) various Leave options employee stock purchase plan and/or restricted stocks (RSUs). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws regulations and company policies. We will provide detailed information about the specific benefits for your region during the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
