Director, Master Data – Process Technology
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishERPSQL
Job Description
• Serve as the chief advocate and primary subject matter expert on Tools & Outdoor master data that enables our sales, marketing and analytics teams
• Define and set the strategic vision, direction, priorities, and roadmap for both the data and related process and quality programs based on company strategy and priorities
• Work closely with business teams and other data process and management initiatives to build an integrated and cohesive data ecosystem for our company and articulate its value
• Oversee a team of senior managers, each accountable for specific capabilities, ensuring timely delivery of objectives, ongoing team development, and effective cross-team collaboration and alignment
• Present regular updates on program progress and future roadmap to program Steering Committees
• Lead Agile development initiatives for constituent technologies (including Appian, Salsify, Snowflake, etc.), ensuring adherence to best practices and achievement of roadmap milestones
• Advise on other large-scale data programs and participate in steering committees and councils within the organization
• Hold final decision-making authority for managed programs, encompassing data model design, data ingestion processes, and technology selection
• Develop and manage program budgets and headcount plans in collaboration with senior managers and the Sr. Director
• Maintain strong working relationships with IT leaders responsible for the technologies leveraged by your programs
• Lead the Product Data Council, facilitating discussion, ensuring business outcomes are being met and refining new business requirements
• Ensure all program outputs are consistently high-quality, delivered on time, and accurately meet requirements
• Proactively identify and escalate areas of concern, conflict, or risks to program scope, providing recommended corrective actions to the Sr. Director of Data, Process & Analytics.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, data science, marketing, or a related field is required
- Master’s degree in data science, library science, or a similar discipline is preferred
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in data analytics, business analysis, IT, business systems development, product management, or a closely related field
- Must have previous experience managing & developing people managers
- Familiarity with the tools industry and various product types
- Demonstrated experience leading Agile software development teams
- Prior hands-on experience with Product Information Management (PIM), process master management, and data storage solutions
- Strong coaching abilities with a genuine desire to supervise, mentor, and lead teams
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for engaging stakeholders and driving program participation
- Previous experience in front-line supervisory or team lead roles
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid experience with the MS Office Suite
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, JDE, or JDA is considered an asset
- Knowledge of Snowflake and SQL preferred
- Excellent command of English, including speaking, reading, and writing
- Proven experience in negotiating and guiding requirement development with stakeholders
- Ability to translate business requirements into actionable technical specifications, and to communicate these effectively to technical teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, vision
- disability
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
- discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools
- programs & benefits in support of your well-being