Director Master Data Platform

Medline Industries - Northfield, IL

Part-time - Senior

Northfield, IL

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Master Data Platform will establish and oversee the development and implementation of master data management strategies, focusing on key information domains. This senior IT leadership role is responsible for transforming master data elements from various legacy sources into an enterprise source of truth within the Informatica platform, while championing the development of data, analytics, AI, and innovation IT strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor departmental teams, collaborating with key stakeholders to define and implement strategic goals.
• Manage key projects, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, defined budgets, timelines, and expected business benefits.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the organization's business processes and supporting systems.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for ongoing data management activities.
• Enhance project and support methodologies, focusing on quality and cost control.
• Provide architectural and technical guidance utilizing a broad understanding of systems design.
• Oversee the quality of team output, addressing root causes of quality issues to ensure application reliability and availability.
• Define and implement data governance metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the data governance program.
• Lead personnel-related activities such as recruiting, retention, and performance management.
• Efficiently allocate resources to ensure timely project completion and minimize business disruption.
• Review and enhance departmental policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain cost control within the area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of IT and Data Engineering and Analytics experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale IT projects from conception to completion.
• Proven experience in IT strategy development and execution.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4 HANA and its integration with Informatica.
• Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Extensive experience leading large-scale master data management initiatives in a global environment.
• Experience with enterprise architecture and cloud-based solutions.
• Understanding of IT security protocols and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in aligning IT functions with business goals and objectives.
• Experience in negotiating with and managing third-party vendors.
• Proven skills in budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and enforcement within financial objectives.

Benefits

• Health and well-being benefits for employees working at least 30 hours per week.
• Financial fitness programs.
• Career development opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan access for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
• Access to Medline Service Corps for employees working less than 30 hours per week.