Description

Job Summary:

The MDM Lead will be responsible for leading the coordination and execution of our MDM strategy. The role requires a blend of deep technical MDM transformation experience and the ability to partner with the business in a cross-functional, matrixed organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAP and implementing enterprise-wide technical MDM projects within a broader data governance framework. The role will also be responsible for implementing and managing the future technical MDM solution in accordance with Messer’s IS policies and procedures.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach in best practices for improving master data structures

• Identify gaps in current state data structures, working with management to address through long-term strategic roadmap

• Provide consult and thought leadership to larger organizational projects & initiatives where data is a central component of success

• Guide and mentor data stewards on defining and maintaining governance, quality, compliance, and security for customer, vendor, and material master data

• Lead coordination of MDM program strategy

• Partner with management on vendor selection process for MDM application

• Act as product owner of future MDM application

• Manage 3rd party vendor relationships for MDM, data quality, validation services

• Design enterprise MDM architecture solutions, including data models, user interfaces, workflows, and integrations

• Oversee the MDM integrations and data migrations strategy

• Develop architecture blueprints and detailed documentation that align to business objectives and meet Messer standards on compliance, security, and performance

• Develop and document the enterprise solution architecture for master data applications, with included integration points

Required Skills:

• Must understand complex technical intricacies and how to solve with applicable solutions

• Experience implementing and enforcing master data governance policies & procedures

• Sufficient hands-on experience in at least 3 of the following areas – reference data management, metadata management, data quality, data standardization, data security

• In-depth knowledge of Agile principles and methodology

• Successfully managed a large MDM program and application implementation within the construct of a broader Master Data Governance program

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-driven and motivated with the ability to manage time and work effectively

• High level of comfort in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

• Ability to drive solutions to complex problems in an environment with many intricate business factors

• Team player who works well with others

• Willingness to take the lead

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5-7 years work experience in MDM, data governance, data architecture, with at least 3-5 in a lead role in an enterprise environment

• 5+ years experience in data integrations and data modeling in an MDM capacity

• Proven experience in data and solutions architecture, preferably within a manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification a plus

• Ideal candidate would have experience implementing and architecting leading MDM solutions such as Informatica, Profisee, SAP MDG, Reltio, Tibco, etc.

• Experience in SAP and Salesforce (SFDC) a plus

• Experience in SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud a plus

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)