Senior Program Manager – Master Data

Schneider Electric

19h•$185,000 - $205,000

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager – Master Data is responsible for improving quote‑time costing accuracy across North America (NAM) Engineer‑to‑Order (ETO) operations. This role leads a cross‑functional transformation program focused on identifying, prioritizing, and eliminating master data issues within SAP S/4HANA. The leader establishes a sustainable governance model, analytics framework, and operating cadence that ensures high data quality and prevents recurring issues. Travel: Approximately 25% travel within North America for plant engagement, workshops, and stakeholder alignment. Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Digital Transformation or Global Supply Chain leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related is required.
+7 years leading PMO or cross‑functional programs in manufacturing or ETO environments.
Experience in data governance or master data quality improvement.
Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA manufacturing and costing processes (PP, CO, ML, MM/PUR, SD, CPQ).
Ability to influence cross‑functionally and lead without authority.
History of implementing governance structures, KPIs, SLAs, and accountability mechanisms.
Program Management: RAID, dependency mapping, multi‑workstream planning, benefits realization.
Change Management: Training, communication, stakeholder engagement (Prosci/ADKAR preferred).
Analytics: Requirements definition, dashboard interpretation (Power BI/SAC); SQL/Python a plus.
Tools: Jira, ServiceNow, Confluence, Miro, Visio, MS Project, Planner, Excel, PowerPoint.
Methodologies: PMP, Agile/Scrum, SAFe, Lean, Six Sigma preferred.
Soft Skills: Executive presence, structured problem solving, facilitation, clear communication.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Accountability for end‑to‑end Engineer‑to‑Order costing accuracy from quotation through shipment, with a focus on master data and cost‑driving elements in SAP S/4HANA, Configure‑Price‑Quote systems, and Variant Configuration tools.
Coordination across multiple North America manufacturing facilities.
Collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Finance and Costing, Information Technology, and Sales.
Leadership of the Program Management Office, including intake, prioritization, orchestration, reporting, and change management.
Establish governance, RACIs, SLAs, cadences, and decision forums.
Lead cross‑functional alignment among plant and functional leadership.
Manage standardized intake using Jira/ServiceNow.
Prioritize issues based on business impact such as quote accuracy, margin exposure, and customer requirements.
Coordinate SMEs (PP, CO, ML, VC, SD pricing, MM/PUR, Operations) to drive root‑cause identification and corrective action implementation.
Ensure sustainable, long-term solutions are deployed.
Partner with Data/IT to build analytics for anomaly detection, BOM/routing deviations, cost-component variances, and price fluctuations.
Embed preventative controls via MDG, BRF+, SAC/Power BI dashboards.
Define data domain ownership across plants and central functions.
Align on standards, thresholds, KPIs, costing cycles, and CPQ/VC integration requirements.
Publish scorecards on data quality, quote accuracy, and plant performance.
Provide clear escalation paths and status updates tied to business impact.
Drive adoption of standard processes, templates, and definitions.
Lead training, communication, and readiness across sites and functions.

Benefits

medical (with member reward points)
dental
vision
basic life insurance
Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits)
flexible work arrangements
paid family leaves
401(k) + match
well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs
12 holidays per year
XX days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date)
opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
military leave benefits