Energize are currently looking for an freelance ERP MDM / Data Governace consultant to support a Master Data Management program. The role will work closely with the client delivery team and Global Data Owners to close outstanding master data definitions and translate business needs into implementable MDM specifications. This is a hybrid functional–technical position.
The customer is moving to SAP and using IBM InfoSphere as part of the migration.
Overview:
* Facilitate working sessions with Global Data Owners and local stakeholders to finalize master data definitions (entities, attributes, relationships, hierarchies, and reference data).
* Drive alignment on master data ownership (SoR/SoT), stewardship responsibilities, and lifecycle governance (create/change/block/retire).
* Produce and maintain clear documentation: business definitions, glossaries, data standards, decision logs, and sign-off packages.
* Identify and document country/local deviations vs. corporate standards (GAPs) and support impact assessment and resolution paths (adopt/extend/exception).
* Translate business requirements into MDM-ready specifications:
* Lifecycle workflows and state models (triggers, approvals, SLAs, RACI)
* Support definition of integration patterns and data contracts with connected systems (e.g., CRM/ERP/Middle Office), including publish-by-status, event triggers, and cross-reference strategy.
* Experience with ERP/CRM ecosystems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Dynamics, etc.) and related master data domains (Customer, Supplier, Product, Site/Location, Financial objects) is desirable.
* Strong knowledge of MDM concepts: golden record, match/merge, survivorship, reference data, hierarchies, and cross-references.
* Contribute to change management by ensuring stakeholders understand new processes, ownership, and data responsibilities.
* Data quality rules (validation, uniqueness, match/merge, survivorship)
* Reference data and code list governance (global vs. local value sets)
Contract Details
* Contract length: Initially until January 2027. Extensions likely
* Start date: ASAP
* Hybrid: 90% remote. Quarterly on-site presence at customer site.
* Language: Fluent English.