As the Manager - Master Data Governance, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day governance activities for customer master data. This role supports the implementation and adoption of governance policies, standards, controls, data quality rules and data cleansing to improve the accuracy, consistency, and usability of customer master data. The manager coordinates with business, IT, data stewards, and governance stakeholders to support issue resolution, monitor governance KPIs, and embed sustainable governance practices into business processes.
- Plans the realization of specific business outcomes through the collection, governance and curation of Customer data (both mastered and unmastered)
- Manages and supports Customer Master Data Domain Governance activities, helping embed governance practices into routine business operations and day-to-day decision-making.
- Partners with business functions and stakeholders to support implementation of Master Data Governance principles, processes, requirements, and roadmap activities in the customer domain, while helping coordinate changes as needed.
- Maintains master data standards, data quality rules, controls, and stewardship practices, and monitors their consistent application across systems and business processes.
- Coordinates the work of data stewards, governance specialists, analysts, and technical partners to support operational governance, issue management, and cross-functional alignment.
- Tracks and reports governance KPIs and data-quality metrics, highlighting improvements, operational impacts, issue trends, and value delivered through effective master data oversight. Supports external-auditor-level controls where applicable.
- Supports operational excellence in governance operations by identifying process improvements, strengthening stewardship workflows, and using governance tools to monitor, control, and manage master data.
- Seeks out opportunities to create new entities and attributes within the data to extend the capabilities of our Customer data.
- Tracks and measures the creation of value for the enterprise through the accomplishment of objectives within the Customer data roadmap.
- Manages, evaluates and develops staff and provides coaching and developmental opportunities.
- Responsible for oversight of evaluating, configuring, and maintaining master data systems.
- Recommends changes in programs, routines, and quality control standards.
- Meets with product owners, department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
- Presents recommendations to management relating to purchasing and installing hardware and software.
- Stays abreast of advances in technology or data governance.
- Bachelors Degree – Information Technology, Business or equivalent experience required; Masters Degree preferred.
- 5 years required in master data management, data governance or data operations.
- Informatica Customer 360 knowledge is a preferred qualification.
- 3 + years of experience working with Informatica MDM and Data solutions.
- 1 + years Management or Supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of data concepts, data quality management, data controls, and enterprise data operating models.
- Strong team leadership and project management experience across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
- Skilled in the management of complex systems and navigating through ambiguity.
- 5 years of Leadership presence with the ability to formulate and communicate clear vision preferred.
- Solid analytical skills - able to solve problems & interpret instructions in any form.
- Communication – ability to pass messages using different channels (verbal and written).
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Facilitating – ability to organize and facilitate multidisciplinary teams through Project (large or small).
- Change management – ability to communicate a need for change, create all necessary conditions for successful change and overcome different forms of resistance.
- Coaching – ability to coach people to develop their skills and abilities to achieve agreed upon objectives.
- Training – ability to identify and formulate training needs and assure training execution and follow up.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- 7 years preferred of data processing, system analysis design, and operations experience.
- 5 years preferred working with Informatica Customer MDM and Data solutions.
- 5 years of Leadership presence with the ability to formulate and communicate clear vision and sense of direction and mobilize people.
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of experience in master data management, data governance, or data operations
- At least 3 years of experience with Informatica MDM and Data solutions
- At least 1 year of management or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of data concepts, data quality management, data controls, and enterprise data operating models
- Strong team leadership and project management experience across multiple simultaneous initiatives
- Experience managing complex systems and navigating ambiguity
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Experience facilitating multidisciplinary teams through projects
- Change management experience
- Coaching and training experience
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Master’s degree
- Knowledge of Informatica Customer 360
- At least 5 years of leadership presence and vision communication
- At least 7 years of data processing, systems analysis and design, and operations experience
- At least 5 years of experience with Informatica Customer MDM and Data solutions
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WESCO International and has not been reviewed or approved by WESCO International.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products and locations in more than 50 countries, Wesco is your partner in progress. Our company’s greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. We’re committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity, and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company with 2022 net sales of $21.4 billion.






