MDM Product Principal

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Job Summary

The MDM Product Principal plays a critical role in driving the success of our Enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) program. This role serves as the voice of business and technical stakeholders, translating requirements into a clear, prioritized product backlog that delivers high‑quality, trusted master data across the organization. Reporting to the Product Manager – MDM, you will own the backlog for your assigned MDM domain and collaborate closely with data governance, engineering, architecture, and business teams. You will ensure our MDM capabilities, workflows, and integrations deliver maximum value, support enterprise data standards, and enable consistent, accurate, and governed data across systems. You will serve as the MDM Product Principal for an agile delivery team, breaking down epics into actionable stories, defining acceptance criteria, and ensuring features meet enterprise data quality and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

Business Requirements & Process Analysis

• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements related to master data domains, data quality, and data governance

• Translate business needs into functional MDM capabilities, including workflows, data quality rules, match & merge logic, and governance processes

• Ensure functional alignment with the broader MDM roadmap and enterprise data strategy

• Collaborate with the MDM Product Manager to coordinate domain dependencies, sequencing, and prioritization

Solution Design & Functional Delivery

• Work closely with solution architects, data modelers, and engineers to define scalable, cross‑functional MDM capabilities

• Document functional specifications including data models, data lifecycle rules, workflows, and integration requirements

• Ensure proposed solutions align with MDM best practices, governance policies, and enterprise data standards

Backlog Ownership & Agile Delivery

• Own and manage the product backlog for your MDM domain

• Write clear user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring stories are “dev ready.”

• Prioritize backlog items based on business value, technical feasibility, and cross-domain impact

• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and feature prioritization activities

• Ensure stories meet the Definition of Done, including validation of data quality rules and user acceptance criteria

Cross‑Functional Delivery & Stakeholder Alignment

• Partner with business stakeholders, data stewards, and governance teams to gather feedback and refine requirements

• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and feature outcomes to stakeholders and leadership

• Serve as the central point of contact for your data domain, balancing business needs with governance and technical considerations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Management, Computer Science, or Data Analytics

• 3+ years of experience working with MDM platforms or delivering MDM capabilities (Informatica, Reltio, Stibo, etc.)

• Strong understanding of master data concepts including data governance, data quality, match & merge logic, survivorship rules, and domain modeling

• Experience working in Agile environments, ideally as a Product Owner or similar role

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills

• Experience working with globally distributed or matrixed teams

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret and translate complex data requirements

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 155,000 - 233,000 USD / Annual

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 154,000 - 232,000 CAD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms. Canada Core Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA). - Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

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