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Job Summary:
Kohler Co. is seeking a Senior Director, Master Data Management & Data Governance. This strategic role is responsible for defining and executing the organization’s master data and governance vision, establishing frameworks and standards to ensure high-quality, trusted data across various domains.
Responsibilities:
• Define and lead the enterprise Master Data Management strategy aligned to business and digital transformation priorities
• Establish a scalable, domain-driven MDM operating model with clearly defined roles and responsibilities cross-functionally across all domains
• Establish and document all standards, definitions, policies, and procedures for master data management across all domains
• Enable the execution of quality master data management through technology
• Oversee master data lifecycle management, golden record creation, hierarchies, and reference data management
• Enable and automate master data management where possible through technology, determining the right tech stack for the defined people and processes at Kohler
• Design and implement a pragmatic enterprise data governance framework
• Establish data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models across business functions
• Help establish data governance council in partnership with IT Data Leader and Business champion
• Establish charters for managing master data domains in partnership with business owners and functional leads
• Define and enforce data standards, policies, and controls
• Ensure regulatory compliance (privacy, financial controls, industry-specific regulations)
• Enable and automate data governance where possible through technology, determining the right tech stack for the defined people and processes at Kohler
• Develop and operationalize enterprise data quality standards and KPIs
• Implement monitoring, issue management, and remediation processes
• Establish root cause analysis processes to prevent recurring data defects
• Partner with security, internal audit, risk, and compliance teams to ensure strong data controls
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Commercial, Operations, and IT leaders to align master data priorities to business outcomes
• Translate business requirements into scalable data capabilities
• Enable analytics, AI, ERP modernization, and digital initiatives through trusted data foundations
• Evangelize the value of governed, high-quality master data across the enterprise
• Build and lead a high-performing IT MDM and Data Governance team
• Define clear roles for Data Owners, Data Stewards, and Domain Leads
• Build and lead a matrix environment of IT and Business leaders across domains
• Develop data literacy and governance training programs
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and data-driven decision-making
Qualifications:
Required:
• 12–15+ years of experience in Data Management, MDM, Data Governance, or Enterprise Data Leadership
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing enterprise-scale programs
• Proven experience implementing and/or managing MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica, Reltio, SAP MDG, Profisee, etc.)
• Experience building and operationalizing enterprise data governance frameworks cross-functionally across multiple MDM domains
• Demonstrated success leading large cross-functional teams to own master data domains and create governance standards, policies, procedures, definitions, etc.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred:
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, retail, or supply chain-intensive industries
• ERP transformation experience (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience enabling advanced analytics and AI through governed data foundations
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks
Company:
We’re a community of creators. Status quo busters. Difference makers. Founded in 1873, the company is headquartered in Kohler, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.