Master Data & Governance Lead

Location: North York

Onsite

Contract: 9 months (possibility of extension)

Pay rate: $60-65/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

Apotex is seeking a Master Data & Governance Lead to lead the design, implementation, and adoption of a Master Data Governance framework supporting a large-scale SAP IBP Optimization Program.

This individual will serve as the primary owner of planning-related master data readiness and governance, ensuring data is accurate, controlled, and aligned across SAP ECC, SAP IBP, and related planning platforms. The successful candidate will partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and IT stakeholders to establish governance processes, stewardship models, data quality controls, and sustainable operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of the SAP IBP Master Data Governance framework

Establish master data ownership, stewardship, approval workflows, and accountability models

Develop governance policies, standards, controls, and operating procedures

Create and maintain RACI models for master data creation, maintenance, approval, and retirement

Define systems of record and governance processes for planning-related master data

Facilitate governance forums, workshops, and cross-functional decision-making sessions

Lead master data design activities across SAP ECC/S4 and SAP IBP environments

Drive data quality initiatives including profiling, cleansing, remediation, validation, and monitoring

Monitor data quality KPIs and lead root cause analysis efforts

Support testing, cutover planning, deployment, and post-go-live readiness activities

Ensure synchronization and reconciliation processes between SAP ECC/S4 and SAP IBP

Partner with business and technical stakeholders to drive organizational adoption of governance practices

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, Supply Chain Systems, or ERP implementations

3+ years leading master data workstreams for SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP APO, or SAP IBP implementations

Strong experience building and implementing Data Governance Frameworks

Experience establishing data stewardship models, ownership models, governance standards, policies, and procedures

Strong knowledge of Data Quality Management methodologies, controls, and remediation processes

Experience with Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or S&OP data processes

Experience facilitating workshops and driving stakeholder alignment across business and IT teams

Experience with end-to-end project lifecycle activities including:

Design

Data Migration

Testing

Cutover

Go-Live Support

Strong communication and leadership skills

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Data Management, or related field

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Direct SAP IBP implementation experience

Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences experience

Global manufacturing environment experience

Informatica Data Management Cloud (IDMC)

SAP certifications

Data Governance certifications (CDMP, DGSP, etc.)

SAP S/4HANA migration experience

Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.

*We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.