Senior Program Manager - Master Data

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.

What will you do:

Scope of Responsibility

• 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.

Note: This role does not perform SAP system configuration or execute master data updates.

Core Responsibilities

• Program Governance & Operating Rhythm
  • Establish governance, RACIs, SLAs, cadences, and decision forums.
  • Lead cross‑functional alignment among plant and functional leadership.
• Issue Intake, Triage & Prioritization
  • Manage standardized intake using Jira/ServiceNow.
  • Prioritize issues based on business impact such as quote accuracy, margin exposure, and customer requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis & Remediation
  • 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.
• Proactive Detection & Analytics
  • 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.
• Data Ownership, Standards & Controls

• Define data domain ownership across plants and central functions.
• Align on standards, thresholds, KPIs, costing cycles, and CPQ/VC integration requirements.

Reporting & Executive Visibility

• Publish scorecards on data quality, quote accuracy, and plant performance.
• Provide clear escalation paths and status updates tied to business impact.

Change Management & Adoption

• Drive adoption of standard processes, templates, and definitions.
• Lead training, communication, and readiness across sites and functions.

Domains Coordinated (Execution by SMEs)

• Product Structure & Configuration: BOMs, routings, work centers, rates, configuration profiles, dependencies, engineering effectivity.
• Materials & Valuation: Material types, valuation classes, pricing control, ML actual costing, MRP elements.
• Procurement & External Costs: Info Records, contracts, source lists, freight, subcontracting, and service‑cost rollups.
• Costing Framework (COPC): Costing/valuation variants, overhead structures, transfer controls, cost‑component splits.
• Operations Data: Times, scrap/yield, capacity categories, operational formulas, cost center assignments.
• Sales/Quote Integration: Pricing conditions, CPQ/VC alignment, and linkage between configuration outputs and cost logic.

Note: The PMO lead facilitates alignment and delivery across these domains; SMEs own design and execution.

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $185,000- $205,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and 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), and military leave benefits. If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related is required. Master's degree is a plus.
• +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.

Skills & Tools:

• 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.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What's in it for me? Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/111661?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-13T18:58:56