Director, Master Data Management and Governance - Remote - GXO Logistics Corporate Services, Inc.

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

The Director, Master Data Management and Governance is the leader of a regional, cross-functional team ensuring the integrity of GXO Americas & Asia Pacific master data and supporting processes. As the Director, Master Data Management and Governance you will be responsible for strategy, governance, stewardship, data quality, policy development, and effective application of data to drive consistency and efficiency both within our organization as well as with key business partners.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Drive a strategic Master Data vision, strategy, operating model, governance, and roadmap across GXO AMAPAC aligning relevant functional areas including but not limited to Finance, HR, IT, Sales and Operations
• Work closely w/ business, Analytics & IT leads to deliver both strategic & tactical business processes supporting strong Data Management Solutions, enabling a less complex & trusted data environment which drives internal efficiencies and simplifies interactions with key partners, internal and external
• Drive harmonization of relevant Master Data processes across GXO AMAPAC to provide a common view of the business while also offering flexibility to meet local, regional, and functional needs
• Drive business process change (simplification) by influencing cross functional departments, driving accountability for data accuracy and to continuously improve data quality while expanding data governance across the enterprise. Prioritize and align master data initiatives including, managing a budget and ROI with the operating divisions and functional leaders' strategic initiatives
• Champion data accuracy culture adoption to the broader organization by ensuring that Master Data Management assets are understood, available and used
• Lead targeted communication, change management, and training associated with Master Data Management to ensure adoption
• Establish and communicate Master Data management best practices including people, processes, and technology
• Develop targeted metrics showing impacts of data activities, with executive dashboard to show key benefits and outcomes associated with data activities
• Continued focus on master data operational excellence, including advanced technologies, to optimize data value chain

At a minimum, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise data management, leading Master Data Management (or similar work) that enabled a tangible business outcome, and managerial experience

• Mindset to drive innovation and change
• Strong domain expertise and practical experience working across multiple functions within an organization
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to leverage past experiences and in-depth understanding of marketplace best practices to improve the competitive position of the organization
• Influence across functions and businesses to negotiate and gain cooperation of initiatives

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.