Director of Enterprise Master Data

The Director of Enterprise Master Data will lead the transformation and ongoing management of Johnsonville’s master data across product, vendor, customer, and member (employee) domains. This role will be responsible for building and overseeing a centralized master data organization, implementing modern MDM tools and processes, and ensuring high-quality, consistent, and trusted data across the enterprise. The Director will work closely with business units, IT, and data governance stakeholders to enable faster innovation, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making., * Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and coach the enterprise master data team, consolidating decentralized functions into a unified organization.
• Support the Chief Information Officer in executing the enterprise MDM strategy and roadmap.
• Champion data quality and stewardship across business units.
• Governance & Collaboration
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Enterprise to define and enforce data standards, policies, and ownership.
• Facilitate the Master Data Governance Council and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Technology & Process
• Drive the selection, implementation, and optimization of MDM platforms and tools.
• Design and implement scalable workflows for data creation, maintenance, and change management.
• Monitor and improve data quality metrics, SLAs, and compliance.
• Operational Execution
• Oversee day-to-day master data operations across domains and geographies.
• Manage data cleansing, enrichment, and integration efforts.
• Lead pilot programs and scale successful initiatives across the enterprise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business Administration, or related field, preferred, * 8+ years of experience in data management, enterprise systems, or business process leadership, required
• Proven experience implementing MDM solutions and leading cross-functional data initiatives, required
• Strong understanding of SAP ERP, SuccessFactors HRIS, Planning and PLM systems and their data structures, required
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry preferred, * Strategic thinking and execution
• Data governance and stewardship
• Change management and process improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account, * Travel: 10-15% of your time (includes international travel)

Benefits and Compensation

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!