Job Summary:
Evident Microscopy is a company that delivers optical technology for scientific discovery through advanced microscopy solutions. They are seeking a Senior IT Manager for Master Data Management to lead enterprise-wide master data initiatives and ensure alignment with global business objectives.
Responsibilities:
โข Lead the Data Governance Council, driving executive alignment on data ownership, standards, and governance decisions.
โข Prioritize enterprise MDM initiatives across IT, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Operations based on business value, risk, and resources.
โข Serve as the primary escalation point for project risks, ownership conflicts, and execution challenges.
โข Lead end-to-end MDM initiatives, including SAP MDM implementations, data migration, cleansing, governance, and MDG deployments, with accountability for scope, budget, and timelines.
โข Define business requirements for SAP master data (material, customer, vendor, finance) and ensure technical solutions align with business goals.
โข Oversee data quality, governance, and migration activities across SAP ECC and S/4HANA while ensuring compliance with enterprise standards.
โข Translate complex technical concepts into business value and build organizational alignment.
โข Lead and mentor cross-functional teams of business analysts, data stewards, SAP functional leads, and external partners.
โข Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and execution throughout UAT, cutover, and hypercare.
โข Manage vendor performance and ensure deliverables meet quality, scope, and timeline expectations.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 10+ years of IT project/program management experience, including 5+ years leading complex MDM initiatives in SAP ECC or S/4HANA environments.
โข Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional programs and influencing executive stakeholders.
โข Deep expertise in SAP master data (material, customer, vendor, finance) with the ability to challenge technical teams and guide business decisions.
โข Strong knowledge of data governance, prioritization frameworks, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet.
Preferred:
โข Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
โข 7+ years of SAP and enterprise application management experience.
โข Leadership experience within manufacturing or Order-to-Cash environments is strongly preferred.
Company:
Every discovery starts with uncovering the unknown. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, JPN, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.