Job Summary:  The Master Data Management (MDM) Lead at Penske will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and management of the organization’s MDM strategy. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and security of master data across the enterprise, supporting business operations and decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities: • MDM Strategy Development: assist in developing and implementing the MDM strategy, aligning it with the organization’s business objectives and data governance policies. • Data Governance: assist in establishing and enforcing data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance with regulatory requirements. • Data Quality Management: Define and implement data quality standards and processes, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of master data. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and ensure that MDM practices support business operations and strategic goals. • Data Integration: Oversee the integration of master data across various systems and platforms, ensuring consistency and accuracy. • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of data management professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve MDM objectives. • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving data management processes and implement best practices to enhance data quality and efficiency. • Reporting and Analytics: Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor data quality and MDM performance metrics. • Other projects/tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in data management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Experience with implementing MDM tools and technologies is essential. • Skills:  o Strong understanding of data governance and data quality principles. o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. o Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. o Strong communication and interpersonal skills. o Proficiency in MDM software and data integration tools. o Project management experience is a plus. • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job • Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.   Physical Requirements: • The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. • While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer