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Ross Stores, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Lead, Master Data Management

Ross Stores, Inc. is a leading off-price retail chain with a strong track record of success and growth. The Lead, Master Data Management role involves facilitating and delivering strategic projects, ensuring best practices are followed, and collaborating effectively with technical and business teams to drive process improvements and data integrity.

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Responsibilities

Be a subject matter expert to inform and drive forward strategic and process improvement initiatives
Develop and execute on plans for critical projects including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, and business communication activities
Define metrics to measure progress towards strategic, tactical and operational goals; delivery, knowledge sharing, engagement
Develop a partnership acting as a liaison between technical and business teams to understand, troubleshoot, interpret and advise on business needs and/or problems
Lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve their objectives and resolve or escalate issues around data management and governance
Set expectations with partners including business and IT around timing of all new business demands
Regularly partner with IT on systemic enhancements and changes (STIBO MDM and downstream applications)
Create and document frameworks, processes, and lessons learned to design new solutions or approaches
Conduct in-depth analysis to support business cases, solutions, recommendations, and data cleansing activity; comfort and ability to analyze large data sets
Develop and collect data assets to support the evolution of the Master Data Library; ensure assets are up to date based on changes in requirements or business needs
Document comprehensive business requirements, process documentation to ensure smooth transition; repeatable processes
Promote adoption of data governance processes by establishing clear understanding (conducting periodic training/workshops), and improving the MDO governance processes based on ever changing needs of the business and other partners
Deliver on change management strategies; support activities that transform Ross' culture to see master data as an asset; advocate for governance

Qualification

Master Data ManagementData GovernanceProject ManagementRequirements GatheringChange ManagementData AnalysisStakeholder ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Business, Economics, Finance or Computer Science, or an equivalent diploma
At least 5-8 years' experience, preferably with at least 2 years in Retail, Management Consulting or a Strategy and Operations leadership role
Demonstrated experience in structuring strategic priorities and implementing
Motivated by driving business impact
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with data
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to work effectively with Directors and above
Ability to inspire others and lead teams
Willingness and excitement to develop deep content knowledge on data management and governance; connect dots
Ability to flex style across different stakeholders (for instance, senior leadership or day-to-day operational stakeholders)
Some travel may be required

Preferred

Knowledge of Master Data Management
Data Governance
Broad systems knowledge of major retail applications (e.g. MicroStrategy, RMS, BR, JDA Planning, STIBO MDM)

Benefits

A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
401(k) with employer match and Life insurance
Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
Employee stock purchase plan
Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
And more...
Benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change

Company

Ross Stores, Inc.

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For the last 40+ years, Ross Stores, Inc. has grown from a six-store chain into an $21.1 billion, Fortune 500 Company.

H1B Sponsorship

Ross Stores, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (10)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1985-08-08IPO

Leadership Team

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William Sheehan
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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BG Badriprasad
Chief Security Architect
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