MDM COE Practice Data Architect Lead - COE Lead

Company Description

McFadyen Digital is the leading advisor and implementer of eCommerce Marketplace solutions. During 15 years of implementing marketplaces, we’ve built dozens of platforms that cumulatively generate billions of dollars of gross merchandise value (GMV). We’re honored to have supported 10% of the Fortune 500 with their digital marketplace initiatives. Over 250 global brands like ABB, AB InBev, ACCO, Albertsons, American Red Cross, American Eagle Outfitters, US Army, US Agriculture Dept, (and many more) have entrusted their digital transformations to McFadyen. We operate global offices across the US, Brazil, and India. McFadyen Digital has been a trusted employer for over 37 years and believes that people are the most important part of our company. We’re proud of our Great Place to Work certification.

Learn more about us at our website: www.mcfadyen.com

Job Description

McFadyen Digital is seeking a MDM COE Practice Data Architect Lead (COE Lead) to spearhead our Master Data Management (MDM) practice. This role is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving MDM initiatives, leading enterprise data architecture strategies, and overseeing MDM implementations for global clients. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in EnterWorks and other MDM platforms, enterprise data governance, and cloud-based technologies.

As the COE Lead, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring MDM solutions align with business objectives, data governance standards, and best practices. You will also mentor architects and consultants, develop training programs, and engage with clients to define roadmaps, optimize data management strategies, and support digital transformation initiatives. If you have a passion for enterprise data architecture, innovation, and leadership, we invite you to be part of our growing team at McFadyen Digital.

Responsibilities
Top 5 Responsibilities:

1. Lead the strategic development and execution of the MDM practice, including EnterWorks and other MDM platforms.
2. Provide oversight and technical leadership on MDM projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and best practices.
3. Design and implement complex data architectures, integrations, and governance models across various technology stacks.
4. Develop and deliver training programs for MDM architects, consultants, and end-users.
5. Engage with clients to understand business requirements, create product roadmaps, and drive digital transformation initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align MDM solutions with enterprise architecture strategies.
• Guide teams in implementing best practices for MDM, PIM, and data governance solutions.
• Support sales and business development efforts by providing technical expertise and solution recommendations.
• Monitor emerging trends in MDM, cloud technologies, and AI-driven data strategies to enhance service offerings.
• Develop project plans, scope timelines, and oversee successful implementation and adoption of MDM solutions.

Qualifications

Top 5 Qualifications:

1. 10+ years of experience in data architecture, MDM, and PIM implementations.
2. Proven expertise in EnterWorks and other MDM platforms, including implementation and strategic planning.
3. Strong experience in enterprise data integration, governance, and architecture design.
4. Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
5. Hands-on experience with cloud-based technologies, including AWS, microservices, and SaaS solutions.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with eCommerce platforms and data integration solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable, efficient data solutions.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior architects and consultants.
• Familiarity with industry-standard MDM methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Experience working in a global consulting environment, managing multiple clients and projects simultaneously.

What We Can Offer You

• A career with thought leaders who literally wrote the book on Marketplace Best Practices.   
• A career in the fast-paced world of retail eCommerce, digital marketplaces, and platform businesses.    
• A career with first movers who are deploying new business models and strategies worldwide.   
• A career in a flat management structure without a rigid hierarchy and bureaucracy.   
• A career in a culture that rewards creativity and innovation, risk-taking and teamwork.  

Additional Information

Our Core Values: Client Focus, Ownership, Adaptability, and Caring.

Keywords: MDM (Master Data Management), COE (Center of Excellence), EnterWorks, PIM (Product Information Management), Data Integration, Data Architect, Enterprise Architecture.

McFadyen Digital is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.