Manager Data Foundation

Overview 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION APTEAN JOB TABLE: APTEAN JOB LEVEL: F APTEAN JOB TITLE: Manager, Data Foundation REPORTS TO Full line: Shreeram Neelavar Bhat Dotted line: 2. GENERAL JOB SUMMARY Aptean is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Data Foundation Manager to lead Data Quality, Data Governance, and Data Services across key business domains. The role will drive identification, quantification, and resolution of data issues through AI-led automation and process improvements, while establishing data governance standards including metadata management and data definitions. It will also manage user support (SLA-based), data maintenance, and refresh activities. The goal is to ensure trusted, scalable data that enables accurate analytics, insights, and decision-making. 3. SCOPE 4. ORGANIZATION (Indicate the job positions reporting to this role) Full line: N/A · Job (# of positions): Dotted line: N/A · Job (# of positions): 5. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Define and implement a comprehensive Data Quality & Governance strategy and operating model across business domains (quote to cash) Establish measurable data quality frameworks, KPIs, and health scorecards to track impact on analytics and business insights. Proactively identify data quality issues, quantify business impact, and prioritize based on outcome-driven approach. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive end-to-end remediation including system and process fixes to prevent recurrence. Develop and execute structured remediation plans with clear ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes Drive automation of data validation, monitoring, and remediation to reduce/eliminate manual data cleansing (leveraging AI, automation, and process enhancements) Build and operationalize data governance frameworks including metadata management, data definitions, lineage, and business glossary. Provide user support (case management), ensuring timely resolution of data-related issues within defined SLAs. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify data gaps, process improvements, and data/AI-driven opportunities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on current state, future state, and data management roadmap Lead and manage a team of contractors, ensuring accountability, quality, and scalable delivery. 6. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education (Indicate the minimum level of education necessary for this position. Check all that apply and indicate specific degree as applicable to the side (e.g., Bachelor’s in Computer Science) Required Preferred Degree/Certification ☒ ☐ Bachelor’s degree ☐ ☒ Master’s degree ☐ ☐ Ph.D. ☐ ☐ J.D. (law) ☐ ☐ Certification: ☐ ☐ Registration: ☐ ☐ Licensure: ☐ ☐ Other: Work Experience 7-10 Year’s Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies 9+ years of experience in Data Quality, Data Governance, or Data Services, with 4+ years in leadership role. Strong understanding of Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) processes and associated data flows. Proven experience in defining data quality frameworks and driving measurable business outcomes. Hands-on experience with Salesforce (Salesforce.com); strong navigation skills and understanding of underlying data structures. Experience with Microsoft Fabric / Azure (or similar platforms) to analyze data, identify anomalies, and work with semantic models. Familiarity with third-party data enrichment processes and integrations. Experience driving automation, AI-led data quality initiatives, and process optimization. Strong analytical mindset with ability to connect data issues to business impact and drive outcome-based prioritization. Demonstrated problem-solving capability, including issue identification, impact quantification, RCA, and resolution. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills. Proven ownership, accountability, and decision-making capability. Ability to manage multiple priorities, escalations, and deadlines effectively. Flexible, resilient, and adaptable to changing business needs. Shift details : Required to work in shift: YES If Yes Shift Timing: 1pm to 10pm