About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Master Data Management Lead to support and govern master data operations across global business functions and European legal entities. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in SAP Master Data Management, data governance, data quality, and process standardization across multiple master data domains.

- Role: Senior Master Data Management Analyst
- Location: All Persistent Locations
- Experience: 8 to 12 Years
- Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

- Manage end-to-end processing of complex and business-critical master data requests in accordance with established governance standards and service level agreements.
- Validate, review, approve, execute, and close master data requests while ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Serve as a subject matter expert across multiple master data domains including Material, Vendor, Customer, BOM, Routing, Pricing, and Finance Master Data.
- Perform data quality reviews, exception handling, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Drive data quality improvement initiatives and process harmonization activities.
- Support and mentor junior team members through coaching, training, onboarding, and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, process owners, data owners, European plant teams, and IT teams to resolve complex data-related issues.
- Monitor operational KPIs, SLA adherence, ageing reports, workload distribution, and service performance metrics.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, workflow enhancement, and automation.
- Ensure compliance with data governance standards, audit requirements, GDPR regulations, and internal control processes.
- Participate in data migration, cleansing, testing,



cutover planning, and hypercare activities during ERP transformation initiatives.
- Support reporting, analytics, and operational governance activities related to master data management.
- Maintain process documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and governance artifacts.

Expertise You'll Bring:

- 8 to 12 years of professional experience in Master Data Management, Data Operations, or SAP Master Data functions.
- Strong hands-on experience across multiple master data domains including Material, Vendor, Customer, BOM, Routing, Pricing, and Finance Master Data.
- Deep understanding of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA master data processes and governance frameworks.
- Proven experience in master data lifecycle management, governance, and change control processes.
- Strong expertise in data quality management, data validation, cleansing, and remediation activities.
- Experience handling complex and business-critical master data requests in large enterprise environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
- Experience conducting quality reviews and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, and supporting team members.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation, and large-volume data analysis.




- Experience working with operational KPIs, SLA management, and process performance reporting.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in global and multicultural business environments.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Prospect to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

📌 Senior Master Data Management Analyst (Pune)
🏢 Persistent Systems
📍 Pune