Senior Manager Data - Governance, Quality and Master Data Management

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Nashville, TN
Salary
$151,440–$242,304 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 8, 2026 (soon)

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Similar $188k
This role $197k
$133k most similar roles pay here $254k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $162,000–$214,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $197k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 154 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager Data - Governance, Quality and Master Data Management

Senior Manager Data - Governance, Quality and Master Data Management leads a team of Data Specialists focused on data governance, master data management, stewardship, quality, design, and modeling for Cat Financial. This role serves as a key leader in the organization's data strategy, where you will define operating models, policies, and standards to ensure high-quality, secure data assets. A primary responsibility involves leading the Customer 360 customer data mastering process while managing capabilities across customer, supplier, product, financial, and enterprise domains. You will drive metadata management, data lineage, and cloud-based capabilities aligned with DD23 architecture. The role requires expertise in MDM solutions, advanced analytics, machine learning, and modern cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. This position addresses the challenge of improving business outcomes through governed data within a global financial services environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage a team of Data Specialists focused on governance, master data management, quality, design, and modeling.
  • Define and execute the corporate data governance strategy, including operating models, policies, and standards.
  • Lead the Customer 360 customer data mastering process in collaboration with Caterpillar Digital partners.
  • Drive enterprise data quality initiatives, stewardship programs, and metadata management to improve business outcomes.
  • Oversee master data capabilities across customer, supplier, product, financial, and enterprise domains.
  • Influence large-scale data initiatives and enterprise transformation efforts by engaging with senior leadership.
  • Advance information management practices including data lineage, cloud-based capabilities, and repository tools.
  • Develop and coach a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Progressive experience in enterprise data management, governance, quality, analytics, or information management.
  • Experience leading teams and/or managing across a matrix organization.
  • Experience implementing enterprise MDM solutions.
  • Experience with customer, supplier, product, and financial master data domains.
  • Experience supporting AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics initiatives.
  • Knowledge of modern cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience within financial services or global enterprise environments.

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