Master Data Management Lead

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company 

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented Master Data Management Lead. The Master Data Management Lead will play a critical role in driving data governance, data quality, and master data management (MDM) initiatives, to ensure the integrity, consistency, and accessibility of key business data, establishing a single source of truth for critical data domains, including customer, product, and supplier data. You will lead and shape the future of our enterprise-wide master data initiatives and drive the organization’s data enablement by developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that will propel the organization to data driven business decision making. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN – Hybrid or Remote

What you will do: 

• Strategic Vision: Work with governance and data leadership to develop Daikin's enterprise-wide master data strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving competitive advantage
• Master Data Governance: Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a robust master data management (MDM) framework to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems
• Solution Design and Development: Implement a comprehensive MDM solution design, manage and maintain the master data records, business glossary, and data dictionary, and coordinate with business stakeholders
• Business Process Mapping: Work directly with stakeholders and functional SMEs to understand and map business processes to identify master data touchpoints, data collision potentials, and resolution processes
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Champion a data-centric culture, empowering business units to leverage data insights for strategic decision-making and operational excellence
• Technology and Innovation: Stay on top of or ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, seeking and implementing cutting-edge solutions that enhance our data capabilities and drive innovation within the organization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with key stakeholders across IT, business units, and external partners to ensure seamless integration of our master data strategy into key aspects of the enterprise
• Talent Development: As necessary or called upon, build and mentor a high-performing team of data professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence
• Regulatory Compliance: Support our compliance with global data regulations and standards, mitigating risks and protecting the organization’s data assets
• Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of master data initiatives, adoption, and effectiveness, driving continuous improvement and value creation

What’s in it for you:  

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree or experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related digital, analytical, or IT field
• 6+ years of experience in data strategy, master data management, or related fields
• 4+ years of people leadership experience
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of data governance, master data management, data architecture, and analytics tools. Experience with cloud-based data platforms is a plus
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading and inspiring cross-functional teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable business strategies, with a focus on driving business value
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Masters Degree
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture or a related field, with a strong understanding of cloud-based data solutions
• 6+ years of people leadership experience
• Experience with Atlan, Monte Carlo, and Semarchy or other governance, quality, and MDM tool
• Experience working in a global organization with diverse teams and a deep understanding of global data regulation
• Passion for staying on the cutting edge of data technology and a relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,000 - $188,000 (+ 20-25% bonus) in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 

LI-RS1, LI-hybrid LI-remote