Ariston Services Hiring! Full Time Master Data Manager in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Master Data Management (MDM) Lead

Location: Selangor, Malaysia

Engagement Type: Program / Transformation Role

Role Purpose

The Master Data Management (MDM) Lead will play a critical role in defining, shaping, and operationalising the enterprise Master Data Management and Data Governance model across the full SAP S/4HANA lifecycle — from design and build through to deployment, run, and transition into Business‑as‑Usual (BAU).

This role acts as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, co‑leading the Master Data workstream and working closely with Business Process Owners, Master Data Owners, Data Stewards, System Integrators (SI), and Core Program teams to ensure master data is fit‑for‑purpose, governed by design, and sustainable beyond go‑live.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Governance & MDM Strategy (Preparation Phase)

Advise on and help define enterprise Master Data Management and Data Governance models, aligned to business strategy and SAP S/4HANA fit‑to‑standard principles

Articulate alternative MDM operating models (centralised, federated, hybrid) and recommend a fit‑for‑purpose approach

Support the formulation of a practical implementation roadmap covering people, process, governance, and tooling

Establish clear roles, decision rights, and accountabilities across Master Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Guardians, and IT custodians

2. Data Design Oversight & Risk Management (Design Phase)

Provide subject‑matter leadership in defining and validating:

Master data domains, objects, and ownership

Data structures, attributes, and business definitions

Data standards, business rules, and approval workflows

Review and challenge SI‑led master data designs to identify risks, gaps, or misalignment early

Ensure alignment between business process design, reporting needs, and master data structures

Facilitate resolution of cross‑domain and cross‑country data design conflicts

3. Execution Oversight (Build, Test, Deploy Phases)

Supervise the SI in executing the agreed master data strategy, including:

Data mapping, cleansing, enrichment, and migration approach

Validation rules, quality thresholds, and exception handling

Ensure master data activities are fully aligned with Program milestones and workstream objectives

Provide governance oversight for:

Data readiness for SIT and UAT

Critical data defect triage and prioritisation

Go‑live data readiness and residual risk acceptance

Act as a key escalation point between business stakeholders and technical teams for data‑related issues

4. Post‑Deployment & BAU Enablement (Run Phase)

Support the transition from project mode into steady‑state operations, ensuring data governance is sustained

Facilitate the operationalisation of the Master Data Management team by:

Upskilling and coaching Data Stewards in data validation, approval, and issue management

Supporting Data Guardians in enforcing policy, standards, and compliance

Enabling a data quality assurance and monitoring program

Help define KPIs and governance cadence to drive continuous data quality improvement and value realisation

Contribute to the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) or long‑term data governance operating model, if requested

Required Experience & Qualifications

Essential

10+ years of hands‑on experience working directly with master data in roles such as:

Master Data Owner

Data Steward

Data Analyst / Data Governance Specialist

Practical experience in creating, validating, approving, and governing master data in enterprise environments

Strong understanding of data governance concepts, including ownership, stewardship, data quality, and lifecycle management

Proven experience collaborating with business stakeholders, IT teams, and system integrators in complex programs

Preferred / Advantageous

Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations or roll‑outs, particularly in:

Data mapping, cleansing, enrichment, and validation

Data migration and cutover planning

Working knowledge of SAP MDG, SAP MDM, or similar master data management tools

Familiarity with SAP Activate methodology, especially where it intersects data governance and migration

Experience operating in multi‑country or regional programs, preferably across ASEAN

Key Competencies & Attributes

Strong business‑facing communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels

Ability to explain complex data concepts in clear, pragmatic, and business‑relevant terms

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing governance discipline with delivery pragmatism

Hands‑on, collaborative, and outcome‑driven mindset

Able to act as a bridge between strategy and execution