Job#: 3030992 Job Description: Business Analyst- Data Governance
Location: Foster City, California (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $60-$70
Role Overview
The Business Analyst role will focus on building a Manufacturing Data Control Tower, leveraging enterprise data, system signals, and AI to enable real-time visibility, intelligent insights, and proactive decision-making across manufacturing operations. This role will work across enterprise systems to connect data, identify risks, and drive AI-enabled solutions that improve operational efficiency and throughput. The position will also own and drive AI initiatives and support program management of cross-functional efforts within the data governance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and support data control tower capabilities, including dashboards, monitoring, and exception management.
- Enable cross-system visibility and alignment between PLM and ERP systems.
- Drive the AI workstream by identifying use cases, prototyping solutions, and partnering with IT and Engineering to scale them.
- Lead and manage data governance and cross-functional programs, ensuring alignment on scope, timeline, and stakeholders.
- Drive the automation of data workflows to improve data quality and processes.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, and Supply Chain teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Create documentation, generate insights, and support stakeholder communication.
Required Qualifications
Experience: A Bachelor's Degree with 8 plus years of experience in data, business analysis, program management, or enterprise systems. Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or supply chain environments is required.
Technical Skills: Experience with SAP and/or PLM (3DX) is necessary. Candidates should also have experience in AI/ML, automation, or data-driven initiatives, including prototyping use cases, and possess strong analytical skills with the ability to connect data across systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- A basic understanding of master data (BOM, material, routing) is preferred.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- A strong execution and ownership mindset.
- Curiosity and interest in applying AI to real business problems.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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