MDM Architect - REMOTE

Job Description

Perficient currently has a career opportunity for an MDM Architect. This is a hands on role. While our headquarters location is St. Louis, MO, this position is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States.

Data Solutions supports a wide variety of clients, technologies, and applications. Our Team members drive innovation in the arena of data management and solutions. We work on innovative digital transformation deployment for various clients across the globe. We had explosive growth in the last few years to meet the demands of a massive transition to digital. Our practice groups include Data Management, Data Strategy and Data Governance.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Job Overview:

The MDM Architect plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust Master Data Management solutions. As an MDM Architect, you'll be responsible for solution architecture, data integration, data quality, and development of rules to create a golden record (match, merge, de-duplicate), as well as survivorship, taxonomies, hierarchies and principles of governing mastered data.

You will provide best-fit architectural solutions for one or more projects; you will assist in defining scope and sizing of work; and anchor Proof of Concept developments. You will provide solution architecture for the business problem, platform integration with third party services, designing and developing complex features for clients' business needs.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to enterprise data team on master data management (MDM) best practices, architecture and governance across multiple domains and tools.
• Design and build out the product data domain while determining integration points between PIM, PLM and product/material master.
• Ability to apply MDM principals to non-traditional master data domains.
• Collaborate with other teams to gather MDM requirements and conduct onsite/hybrid discovery workshops
• Work with governance team to determine data stewardship roles and requirements.
• Assist as necessary to create request for proposal (RFP) documents to aid in tool selection.
• Solution Architecture:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design MDM solutions that align with business requirements.
  • Provide technical recommendations and guidance during solution implementation.
  • Envision and plan MDM solution goals for specific projects or application areas (e.g., Products, Suppliers, Customers, Industry Specific Data Domains).
• Data Integration and ETL:
  • Develop data integration processes (eg data syndication)
  • Ensure high-quality and scalable solutions.
• Data Quality and Governance:
  • Define, document and implement business rules
  • Work closely with team members to define standards and product roadmaps.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Drive excellence in MDM deliverables.
  • Optimize data usage within the organization.
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance MDM and governance capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in data integration
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience designing and implementing MDM solutions
• Proven knowledge of the product/material master data domain
• Minimum 3 implementations of MDM, data quality & data governance
• Knowledge of AI technologies and how they can apply and leverage master data
• At least 5 years of experience in a professional services company, consulting firm, or agency
• Have a solid understanding of delivery methodology and lead teams in the implementation of the solution according to the design/architecture.
• Experience in project and solution estimation and team structure definition.
• Fluent and current on architecture trends with an eye on market/technical conditions and future direction.
• Experience in defining new architectures and ability to drive an independent project from an architectural stand point.
• Demonstrated success in performing work and managing complex and/or large consulting projects.
• Proficient in authoring, editing and presenting technical documents.
• Ability to elicit requirements and communicate clearly with non-technical individuals, development teams, and other ancillary project members.

Nice to Have:

• Proven knowledge of other master data domains
• Experience with one or more MDM solutions from: Informatica, SAP, Oracle, Reltio, Ataccama, IBM, etc

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $81,978 to $178,090. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients - the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leadersand we're not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting removed.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

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About Us

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.