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.