Position : Data Steward IFS ERP
Experience : 3+ Years (ERP / Data Governance / Master Data Management)
Role Purpose :
The Data Steward IFS ERP is responsible for end-to-end master data lifecycle management, ensuring that all information stored and processed within the IFS ecosystem is accurate, consistent, secure, and compliant. This role combines hands-on ERP data operations, governance policy enforcement, and cross-system integration oversight to ensure data supports operational excellence and analytics-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Data Integration & Master Data Management :
- Manage real-time and batch integrations between IFS ERP and external applications via APIs, ETL pipelines, and middleware (e.g., Dell Boomi, MuleSoft).
- Administer Vendor Master Data workflows : creation, update, status change (block / unblock), and synchronization with legacy ERP or procurement platforms.
- Maintain Material / Part Master Data within IFS and Integra systems, including master parts, residual parts, and associated attributes (BOM links, classifications, UoM, costing data).
- Implement data validation scripts and lookup tables to enforce standardization and prevent duplication.
2. Data Governance & Quality Assurance :
Apply data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK principles) and enforce naming conventions, attribute rules, and coding standards in IFS.Configure and run IFS Data Quality Reports to monitor missing fields, duplicates, and out-of-sync records across environments (Dev, Test, Prod).Perform root cause analysis on data defects and execute remediation plans in collaboration with functional and technical teams.Maintain data lineage documentation for traceability across systems and modules.3. Compliance, Security & Audit Readiness :
Implement role-based access control (RBAC) within IFS to enforce least-privilege principles.Work with IT security to ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and internal audit requirements.Monitor and log data transactions, change histories, and integration calls for audit readiness.Validate and approve data migration scripts for ERP upgrades or module rollouts.4. Continuous Process Optimization :
Collaborate with ERP functional consultants to automate data onboarding via import templates, macros, or IFS Migration Jobs.Optimize data-related SQL queries and stored procedures to improve system performance.Propose enhancements to ETL scheduling, error handling, and exception reporting.Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for new data-related functionalities or module upgrades.Required Skills & Experience :
ERP Expertise : 3+ years managing master data in IFS ERP (preferred) or equivalent ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics).Integration Knowledge : Experience with ETL tools, API integration, middleware platforms, and data mapping between heterogeneous systems.Database Skills : Strong working knowledge of SQL for querying, data cleansing, and validation.Data Quality Tools : Experience with ERP-native data quality dashboards or third-party solutions (e.g., Talend DQ, Informatica Data Quality).Governance & Standards : Familiarity with DAMA-DMBOK or equivalent governance frameworks.Compliance : Knowledge of GDPR, ISO 8000, or similar data compliance standards.Technical Documentation : Proficient in creating process flows, data dictionaries, and integration interface specs.Education & Certifications :
Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, or related field.Certifications preferred :
CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)IFS Certified Specialist in relevant modules (Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing)Data Governance & Stewardship Professional (DGSP)(ref : hirist.tech)