Director - Master Data Management

Role Description As the Director - Master Data Management, you will be responsible for leading a regional, cross-functional team ensuring the integrity of Wesco Master Data and supporting processes. You will contribute to the overall strategy and lead the governance, stewardship, data quality, development, and effective application of data to drive consistency and efficiency within our organization and with key business partners. You will establish the vision and direction of the MDM data products created, providing hands-on leadership and responsibility for the development team, and fostering stakeholder relationships across the enterprise. Collaborate with business functions/stakeholders on Master Data and Governance idea generation and drive changes when necessary. Responsible for establishing, building and running the Master Data Domains. Accountable for setting up standards, best practices, innovative and automation modeling techniques and procedures. Drive harmonization of relevant Master Data processes across Wesco to provide a common and consistent view across the enterprise. Define, build and lead a team of data stewards, master data domain experts, architects to help design and implement Master Data processes and solutions. Champion data accuracy culture adoption to the broader organization by ensuring that Master Data Management assets are understood, available and used. Develop metrics showing impacts of master data activities, to display key benefits and outcomes associated with master data. Establish and communicate Master Data Management best practices including people, processes, and technology. Drives operational excellence with a continued focus on Master Data, including advanced technologies, to optimize data value. Qualifications Bachelors Degree - Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field required; Master's Degree preferred. Licenses/Certificates/Designations – Master Data Management preferred. 10 years of IT applications/operational experience; with 7 years in Master Data Domain like Products, Customers, Suppliers etc. Experience in building and leading a team from the ground up, including hiring and ongoing people development. Experience in building Master Data management Domains systems (Product, Customers, Suppliers, Reference) and establish Governance process from ground up. Experience overseeing, developing, or implementing Master Data products. Graduate-level understanding of machine learning techniques, knowledge representation, and artificial intelligence, along with a strong understanding of statistics. Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage multiple work streams. Strong presentation skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong team leadership and/or project management experience with multiple simultaneous initiatives and managing a team of Data Stewards, MDM Architects, Data Analysts etc. Skilled in the management of complex systems and decision-making under uncertainty. Excellent project and time management skills and strong attention to detail, with experience in adhering to best practices of managing the life cycle of data-intensive machine learning projects. Strategic planning experience that adapts to communication between technical and business stakeholders. Exceptional problem-solving and crisis management skills and ability to work independently/within a team. Ability to travel up to 25%. Requirements This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. Benefits Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available. Company Description At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.