Title : Master Data Management (MDM) Project Manager
Location : Fort worth, TX
Duration : Contract
Project: Enterprise MDM Deployment (10-12months) • Users: 2,000+ (Global)
Function: Master Data Management and Governance / ECC-ERP / Supply Chain • Location: Fort Worth
• Reports to: Sr Director, Supply Chain Digital Transformation.
Role Summary
We are seeking a seasoned MDM Project Manager to lead a large-scale enterprise program that delivers process reengineering, harmonizes master data process and operationalizes a global data governance operating model across ERP landscape. The project scope includes process reengineering and data model standardization, data quality rule automation, automated digital data enabled workflows, cutover, powered by emphasis on design thinking and a measured adoption program for 2,000+ users across regions and functions. Success requires board‑level communication, rigorous delivery management, and a hands‑on approach to risk, quality, and value realization, culminating in a controlled Go-live and hypercare exit.
Project Scope & Outcomes
- Domains & Processes: Material Master, Purchase Info Record, Source List, Pricing condition and Bill of materials.
- Platforms: SimpleMDG, SAP ECC.
- Project Governance: Master Data policies, ways of working with the Vendor, business glossary & reference data, stewardship roles, quality rules/scorecards, issue management (RAID + DQ defects).
- Delivery Cadence: Define → Build/Configure → Test (SIT/UAT) → Cutover → Go‑Live → Hypercare close in phased approach, with daily stand-up meetings, weekly status reports, monthly Steering Committee checkpoints and decision governance.
- Adoption: Global change, communications, training (role‑based), enablement toolkits, and steady‑state handoff to operations & data stewardship.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years in project/program management leading cross‑functional teams in regulated environments to implement large‑scale MDM/MDG platforms such as SimpleMDG.
- Proven experience and certifications in Agile project methodology.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including senior management communications.
- Demonstrated delivery of multi‑million‑dollar data initiatives on accelerated timelines, with global user bases (1K–5K+).
- Hands‑on expertise with SAP (S/4 or ECC) master data solutions and processes.
- Strong command of data governance (operating model, stewardship, glossary, reference data, DQ rules/scorecards, lineage/metadata).
- Proven change leadership: communications, training, adoption measurement, benefit tracking, and SteerCo/Board‑level storytelling.
- Ability to work with teams across different time zones for project delivery and change management.
- Methodologies: PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent; familiarity with Agile practices for data/ERP at scale; Lean/Six Sigma mindset.
IDEAL BACKGROUND
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Education:
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University degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or Business Administration required. MBA desired.
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Languages:
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Fluency (written and spoken) in English required. Knowledge/Fluency of at least one other language preferred.
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