Head of Enterprise Master Data Management
U.S. Bank
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Job Description
The Head of Master Data Management (MDM) is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise master data strategy to ensure high-quality, consistent, and trusted data across the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This role leads the development and governance of master data domains (such as Customer, Product, Hierarchy), overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of MDM platforms, policies, and practices. Partnering with business and IT stakeholders, the Head of MDM ensures that master data supports key business processes, regulatory compliance, and analytics initiatives.
Strategic Leadership
- Define and lead the enterprise-wide MDM strategy in alignment with data governance, analytics, and digital transformation goals
- Drive the adoption of master data standards, business rules, and taxonomies across business units and systems
- Serve as the subject matter expert and advocate for MDM best practices at the executive level
Data Governance & Quality
- Partner with Data Governance, IT, and business units to establish policies, roles, and workflows for master data stewardship
- Implement data quality standards and processes to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of master data
- Oversee data profiling, monitoring, and remediation efforts across MDM domains
Platform & Architecture Oversight
- Lead the selection, design, and implementation of MDM platforms and related tools
- Ensure scalable architecture and integration of MDM solutions with enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, data lakes)
- Collaborating with Enterprise Architecture and IT teams to ensure alignment with overall data infrastructure
Operational Execution
- Establish a centralized MDM function, including stewardship teams, support services, and operational procedures
- Oversee the lifecycle management of master data, including creation, maintenance, and deactivation processes
- Monitor performance KPIs and ensure SLA adherence for MDM operations
Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and promote data ownership
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure MDM initiatives meet business needs and regulatory requirements
- Provide training and enablement for data stewards, analysts, and business users on master data processes and tools
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in enterprise data management, including 5+ years in a leadership role focused on MDM
- Proven experience implementing and operating enterprise MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica, SAP MDG, Oracle, Semarchy, Reltio)
- Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and metadata management
- Experience with ERP, CRM, and data integration across cloud and on-prem environments
- Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Travel required approximately 10-15% within the United States
- The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week.
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Lead with examples and be able to roll up sleeves
- Detailed-oriented
- Non-hierarchical
- Critical thinking
- Leader, not a manager
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $214,795.00 - $252,700.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.