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Job Summary:
Vertiv is a leading provider of hardware, software, analytics, and services for data centers and communication networks. The Senior Manager, Master Data Management — Item Domain will lead the global strategy and operations of item master data, driving improvements and harmonization across regions while managing a team of data professionals.
Responsibilities:
• Define and execute the global item domain strategy, including roadmap for centralization, harmonization, and governance
• Lead the globalization of item lifecycle management processes while accommodating regional nuances
• Drive cross-regional harmonization to eliminate operational inconsistencies in item data management
• Establish the item master repository as the authoritative source for item golden records across the enterprise
• Create and execute a roadmap that drives improvements across four dimensions: data, process, applications, and organizational change management
• Collaborate with item domain leadership (domain leader: business; MDM leader: IT) to establish the framework and strategy for the item domain
• Partner with system and business SMEs to implement use cases defined in the roadmap
• Address all aspects of the business user experience to drive efficiency and globalization
• Collaborate with item domain data owners to define business rules, data standards, and data quality requirements
• Drive item data de-duplication and ensure consistent data quality across all systems
• Define and monitor item attribution completeness requirements across business units (engineering, sales, legal, finance, accounting, marketing)
• Establish data quality metrics and reporting to track progress and identify areas requiring remediation
• Lead data certification processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of item master data
• Oversee item assignment to product hierarchy and ensure alignment across business functions
• Manage item lifecycle processes including creation, modification, classification, and retirement
• Perform and oversee data model changes, bulk data processing, and data migrations
• Drive BOM (Bill of Materials) data integrity and alignment with item master records
• Ensure item data supports downstream operational and analytical needs across all consuming systems
• Drive data projects within the item domain from initiation through delivery
• Lead large-scale data migrations and onboarding of new systems and organizations to the item master
• Coordinate with the MDM engineering team on platform capabilities needed for item domain initiatives
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and align with the broader MDM roadmap
• Lead and manage a team of resources including data stewards, business analysts, and report analysts
• Set team priorities, manage workload, and ensure delivery against program milestones
• Hire, develop, and retain talent to build a high-performing global item data team
• Foster a culture of accountability, data ownership, and continuous improvement
• Scale the team's capabilities to support global operations beyond the current North America scope
• Maintain and report on operational and data quality KPIs
• Partner with item domain data owners across all regions and business functions collaborating with engineering, sales, legal, finance, accounting, marketing, and operations on domain-specific requirements
• Work with the Data Governance Council to establish governance structures for the item domain
• Engage IT and platform teams to ensure technical solutions support item domain business requirements
• Drive alignment and consensus across stakeholders with competing priorities and regional perspectives
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum 10 years of experience in master data management, data governance, or data operations
• Proven track record of leading data domain teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience creating and executing roadmaps that span data, process, application, and organizational change management dimensions
• Demonstrated ability to drive holistic business transformation beyond just data — including process redesign, application improvements, and change management
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale teams in complex, multi-country environments
• Experience with large-scale data migrations, bulk data processing, and data model changes
• Proven ability to drive cross-regional harmonization and standardization initiatives
• Deep understanding of item master data including item lifecycle, BOMs, item classification, and product hierarchy
• Experience defining business rules, data standards, and data quality requirements with business stakeholders
• Proficiency in data quality management — profiling, monitoring, remediation, and reporting
• Working knowledge of SQL and ability to understand data flows across systems
• Experience with at least one MDM platform or data management tool
• Understanding of data governance frameworks and stewardship operating models
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams of data stewards, analysts, and specialists
• Strong stakeholder management skills across diverse business functions and regions
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive consensus among competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and business audiences
• Experience operating as a domain process owner with accountability for end-to-end outcomes
Preferred:
• Multi-domain MDM experience (customer, supplier, contact, item)
• Manufacturing industry experience across multiple countries and regions
• Experience establishing a master data repository where none previously existed
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) and ERP integration with item master
• Experience with data governance council participation and domain governance setup
• Knowledge of global data privacy regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience working with offshore vendor partners on large-scale data initiatives
• Certification in data management or governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)
Company:
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Westerville, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.