Siemens

Material Master Data Governance Lead

Siemens$74K — $128K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience managing SAP Material Master Data processes
  • Strong grasp of data governance principles and compliance requirements
  • Experience establishing and enforcing governance controls within SAP environments
  • Proficient in data quality management and issue resolution
  • Experience with audit activities related to documentation compliance
  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills
  • Bachelor's degree or related experience in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or Data Management

Responsibilities

  • Implement and enforce data governance standards and policies for SAP
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and internal controls
  • Monitor data quality metrics and adherence to governance standards
  • Lead the material master creation, change, and migration processes
  • Validate material master data for accuracy and business alignment
  • Drive data integrity monitoring and issue resolution strategies
  • Oversee SAP access governance processes and support user access reviews

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Flexibility for remote work or hybrid arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive corporate culture emphasizing innovation
  • Access to comprehensive resources for maintaining work-life balance
Full Job Description
Location: This role is a hybrid position at our Wendell, NC facility. This role will eventually be eligible for 2-3 days in office/remote. We are also open to considering remote candidates.

Siemens is seeking a highly skilled Material Master Data Governance Lead to oversee Material Master Data processes within SAP, with a strong emphasis on data governance, quality, compliance, access controls, and documentation management. This role is critical to ensuring that material master data creation, maintenance, extensions, migrations, and lifecycle management activities are executed with the highest level of accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will serve as a key steward of enterprise material data, driving governance standards, supporting audit readiness, overseeing SecurePro access governance activities, and ensuring all required DCC/PMD documentation is maintained in accordance with Siemens policies and business requirements. Internal Siemens candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

At Siemens, we recognize the critical role that high-quality master data plays in driving operational excellence, compliance, and business performance. As a Material Master Data Governance Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape enterprise data governance practices, collaborate across global functions, and make a meaningful impact on the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of our SAP landscape.

Join a team that values precision, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting the digital foundation that powers Siemens' global operations.

As a Material Master Data Governance Lead, you will:

Governance Leadership
  • Implement, maintain, and enforce material master data governance standards, policies, and procedures across SAP systems.
  • Drive compliance with Siemens data governance requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal controls.
  • Establish governance metrics and monitor adherence to data quality and compliance standards.

Material Master Data Management
  • Lead material master creation, extensions, changes, and migration activities while ensuring compliance with established governance processes.
  • Validate material master data to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with business requirements.
  • Support material lifecycle management activities and drive continuous process improvements.

Data Quality & Compliance
  • Monitor and maintain high levels of data integrity across SAP environments.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues while implementing preventive measures to reduce recurring errors.
  • Develop and execute data quality reviews, audits, and remediation plans.

SecurePro Access Governance
  • Administer and oversee SAP material master access governance processes utilizing SecurePro.
  • Support user access reviews, segregation of duties (SoD) compliance activities, role validations, and audit requirements.

Documentation & DCC/PMD Management
  • Ensure all material master records are supported by complete and accurate DCC and PMD documentation.
  • Review, validate, and maintain documentation packages associated with material creation, extensions, changes, and governance approvals.
  • Support document control processes to ensure traceability, audit readiness, and compliance with Siemens documentation standards.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and governance documentation.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications
  • Extensive experience managing SAP Material Master Data processes, including creation, maintenance, extensions, and migrations.
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles, master data management practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience developing and enforcing governance controls within SAP environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in data quality management, validation techniques, and issue resolution.
  • Experience supporting audit activities and maintaining compliance-related documentation.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Data Management, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Siemens-specific SAP processes, governance standards, and workflows.
  • Experience utilizing SecurePro or similar SAP access governance tools for user access reviews, role management, and compliance monitoring.
  • Familiarity with DCC and PMD documentation processes and requirements.
  • Experience supporting material master data governance in manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Experience with SAP scripting software - i.e. Winshuttle
  • Previous Siemens experience strongly preferred.

You'll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $74,970 - $128,520 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is 74,970 - 128,520 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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