MDM Architect

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Architect with experience in designing and implementing enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of MDM principles, methodologies, governance frameworks, and operating models, with the ability to define enterprise-wide MDM processes, business requirements, and implementation roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define and establish enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, framework, and implementation methodology.

- Work with business stakeholders to identify master data domains and define master data requirements.

- Lead MDM discovery workshops, requirement gathering sessions, and business process discussions.

- Design enterprise MDM operating models, governance processes, stewardship workflows, and data ownership models.

- Define data quality standards, business rules, matching strategies, survivorship rules, and Golden Record methodology.

- Collaborate with enterprise architects, data architects, and business teams to develop scalable MDM solutions.

- Drive end-to-end MDM implementation initiatives from solution design through deployment and production support.

- Define integration approaches between MDM platforms and enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, Data Warehouse, and cloud platforms.

- Establish data governance processes, metadata management, reference data management, and data lifecycle practices.

- Create functional specifications, process documentation, implementation roadmaps, and governance documentation.

- Mentor development teams and provide technical guidance during implementation.

Required Skills :

- Strong understanding of MDM concepts, methodologies, implementation frameworks, and industry best practices.

- Experience defining MDM strategy, governance models, stewardship processes, and business requirements.

- Hands-on experience in at least one enterprise MDM platform such as Informatica MDM, Reltio, SAP MDG, Semarchy xDM, IBM InfoSphere MDM, or Profisee.

- Strong knowledge of Master Data domains, Match & Merge, Survivorship Rules, Golden Record creation, Hierarchy Management, Reference Data Management, Metadata Management, and Data Quality.

- Experience designing enterprise data integration solutions, MDM architecture, SQL, ETL/ELT, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience defining enterprise Data Governance frameworks.

- Knowledge of DAMA-DMBOK or other industry MDM/Data Governance best practices.

- Experience with Data Stewardship processes and operating models.

- Exposure to Apache Spark, Kafka, Databricks, or modern data engineering platforms.

- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Relevant MDM or cloud certifications.

Skills

MDM Implementation, MDM, Informatica, Data Governance, Data Modeling, Data Migration, STIBO, Reltio Cloud, Data Steward, ETL