SAP Master Data Governance Sr. Manager

Our Montreal / Toronto based client is seeking an experienced SAP Master Data Governance Sr. Manager, to join their organization on a permanent full-time basis.

This will be a hybrid work setting with the exact amount of on-site days required.

• The SAP Sr Manager, Master Data Governance will oversee the execution of all master data governance activities across four major regions who operate on an SAP ERP platform : Canada, USA, Argentina, and Australia.
• Managing a team, setting and reviewing annual goals, assigning project responsibilities, coaching performance and supporting growth, and creating the conditions for a positive, high-performing team to thrive.
• Establishing and governing an enterprise master data governance implementation roadmap.
• Defining and rolling out an enterprise-wide master data governance framework, with a focus on improvement of data quality and the protection of sensitive data.
• Defining roles and responsibilities related to master data governance and ensuring clear accountability for stewardship of the company’s global master data.
• Facilitating the development and implementation of master data quality standards, data protection standards and adoption requirements across the enterprise.
• Defining indicators of performance (KPIs) and quality metrics and monitoring compliance with standards and policies.
• Establishing and performing data quality controls to ensure data is accurate and reliable.
• Establishing governance training programs and awareness for employees.
• Leading the global Master Data Governance council and other data governance committees and work groups (e.g. Operations, BI, etc.).
• Staying up to date with industry trends and regulations related to data governance.
• Collaborating with other teams to implement master data governance in new technologies e.g,Microsoft Data Lake / Purview / AI.
• Experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in master data governance, master data management, or related roles.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in SAP Master Data (e.g. Material, Vendor, Customer and GL).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience managing and coaching a team.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, best practices, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in data modeling, data profiling, and data quality assessment.
• Experience with data governance tools and technologies (e.g., SAP MDG, SAP Data Services, Info-Steward, Collibra, Informatica, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is a plus.
• Able to operate in a complex, fast-paced environment with interdependencies spanning multiple work-streams, teams, business functions, geographies, time zones, & language.
• Ability to work independently ensuring alignment to our IT strategy.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in information management, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.