Senior Master Data Governance Material Lead

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

The Master Data Governance (MDG) Material Lead is responsible for data quality and data processes for the integration of global data policies and procedures into the everyday life of Simpson Strong-Tie’s business processes.  You will specialize and focus on Material Master domain and related supporting data. You’ll work with management to ensure data management initiatives and sustaining processes are aligned with the strategic business objectives of the company.  You will be responsible for implementing the Corporate Data Policy, the Data Quality Program, and supporting compliance and audit of data for Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory requirements within their data domain.  The primary measure of success is sustainable data quality for all Simpson SAP Master data as measured and reported by the users of the data.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Team and Project Leadership: (30%)

• Lead end-to-end project management for data governance initiatives, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.
• Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and managing expectations through clear communication and regular updates.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of data scientists, engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, allocate resources effectively, and monitor progress against milestones and deliverables.
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution and delivery.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Change Management: (25%)

• Candidate will lead in streamlining and standardization of end-to-end material master process and will drive business transformation and continuous improvement delivering value, cost reduction, deployment of automation, business intelligence to support data driven decisions, reimagine processes to streamline and drive efficiencies.
• You will be a cultural change agent, collaborating with departmental leaders and employees, and reimagining processes to streamline and drive efficiencies.
• Implementation of tools and AI to support market research

Quality (25%)

• Implement rigorous quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of deliverables and outcomes.
• Exercise strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and manage ambiguity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating feedback loops and lessons learned into future projects.
• Familiar with root cause analysis technique and proven problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to train, teach or coach business professionals.
• Passion for leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and business impact.

Communication (20%)

• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills; communicate effectively with diverse people at various organization levels with right level of detail and cultural sensitivity
• Flexible and open to new ideas with the ability to understand things from corporate, regional and local perspective while maintaining customer focus.
• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment; self-motivated to work in an independent and collaborative mode.
• Ability to build strong relationships with peers and leaders by building trust and credibility, strong collaboration skills.
• Active listening skills to understand business needs and steer business team to make decisions that have enterprise-wide impact. 
• Effective meeting management skills
• Effectively manage a team of individuals without reporting authority to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically and cross-functionally across multiple business work streams spread over multiple geographies.
• Passion for leveraging emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and business impact.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Business or IT Related BA/BS or equivalent preferred. MBA, a plus
• 7 years of operational experience and/or functional understanding of Operations from a Corporate, Regional and local perspective while maintaining a customer focus.
• 7 years of Project Management experience in US and international with a focus on operational projects that involve use of technology
• 7 years ERP implementation experience that includes full cycle ETL and 3 yrs.+ of M & A integration experience in a multi-national manufacturing environment
• 3+ years Software business process testing and documentation experience
• 3+ years hands on expertise in SAP Data Migration using tools like SAP BODS, SAP LTMC, LSMW, etc.
• Experience in Master Data Governance, SAP 9.0 or higher.
• Proficiency in a non-English language (French, Spanish and/or German) is a plus.
• Ability to decompose complex processes into sub-processes.
• Special consideration is given to candidates with AI-Machine Learning concepts and experience with ML technology experience with SAP preferred or other ERP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Travel

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 15% of the time.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA, or remote work is also an option.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$89000 -$181000 / year

* Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location

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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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