Master Data Management - Cambridge, MA

The GEV Master Data Management (MDM) Leader is accountable for implementing a Master Data Management program with an initial focus on delivering a fully operational Business Partner Master, including Customer, Supplier, and Legal Entity domains. Cross-functional collaboration and ...

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The GEV Master Data Management (MDM) Leader is accountable for implementing a Master Data Management program with an initial focus on delivering a fully operational Business Partner Master, including Customer, Supplier, and Legal Entity domains. Cross-functional collaboration and visionary leadership are essential, as the MDM Leader will bridge business functions and segments to facilitate organizational change and advance GEV's data-driven culture. By fostering alignment and engagement across teams, the leader will accelerate adoption of the MDM standards, embed best practices, and ensure that master data becomes a strategic asset fueling business growth and operational center of excellence. This includes designing and implementing robust processes, governance frameworks, and technology solutions to ensure data consistency and integrity. Key deliverables also include the successful selection, integration, and ongoing management of an enterprise MDM tool, in partnership with Digital Technology (DT).

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Description

The GEV Master Data Management (MDM) Leader is accountable for implementing a Master Data Management program with an initial focus on delivering a fully operational Business Partner Master, including Customer, Supplier, and Legal Entity domains. Cross-functional collaboration and visionary leadership are essential, as the MDM Leader will bridge business functions and segments to facilitate organizational change and advance GEV's data-driven culture. By fostering alignment and engagement across teams, the leader will accelerate adoption of the MDM standards, embed best practices, and ensure that master data becomes a strategic asset fueling business growth and operational center of excellence. This includes designing and implementing robust processes, governance frameworks, and technology solutions to ensure data consistency and integrity. Key deliverables also include the successful selection, integration, and ongoing management of an enterprise MDM tool, in partnership with Digital Technology (DT).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop the MDM vision in alignment with business objectives and promote benefits and lead change management.
• Bring business expertise to the MDM program to ensure it is aligned with GE Vernova values and needs. Leverage a strong understanding of our business processes to ensure solutions are practical and aligned with operations.
• Provide strategic leadership for large-scale implementation of the GEV MDM program, process improvements, and change management across all segments and functions. Identify and manage implementation risks.
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics, influence and inspire senior leaders, and adapt operations in response to changing business needs and system requirements.
• Lead and develop the Master Data Management team and foster collaboration with cross-functional data domain leads and stakeholders, including senior leadership, Digital Technology, and segment organizations.
• Develop and deliver clear communications that set expectations, drive senior leadership engagement, and support effective problem solving, requirements gathering, and issue resolution.
• Establish and maintain effective operating mechanisms, KPIs, and support structures to empower teams, facilitate escalation, and enable efficient management engagement.
• Build and sustain productive partnerships with Digital Technology, ARC AI Foundry, and third-party vendors, ensuring accountability for execution and alignment with GEV Technology, Data, AI, and MDM objectives.
• Curate and manage knowledge systems to support business continuity and foster organizational flexibility.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational leadership in Data Solution for Enabling Functions (e.g. Finance, Digital Technology, Legal), Operational Excellence (e.g. Commercial Operations, Lean).
• A record of driving large-scale cross-functional projects to successful outcomes.
• Data Management experience and expertise
• Expertise in SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Master Data Management Software
• In-house experience for fortune 500 company
• Significant years of people leadership experience

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to deliver with focus, prioritize and perform in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly
• Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $220,000 and $280,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on February 20, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.