Homeoffice MDM Program Leader at Digital Realty Trust, L.P.

Position Title: Program Leader – Master Data Management (MDM)

Location:  Ashburn, VA

Your role 

Digital Realty is seeking a Program Leader for Master Data Management (MDM) to spearhead the design, delivery, and adoption of enterprise master data capabilities. This leader will contribute to the definition and implementation of end-to-end MDM strategy and execution, working across business domains to identify critical master data needs, define the roadmap, and ensure scalable implementation of processes, tools, and governance structures.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in enterprise data management and program leadership, with proven experience delivering MDM capabilities at scale. They will align stakeholders, establish best practices, and drive measurable outcomes in data quality, consistency, and trustworthiness—laying the foundation for AI, analytics, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

What you’ll do 

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to help, define and lead enterprise MDM program standup, including strategy, roadmap, and phased delivery roadmap.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to identify master data domains (e.g., customer, contracts, inventory) and prioritize implementation.
• Lead the definition and maintenance of canonical data models that normalize and standardize data across systems.
• Drive the adoption, configuration, and implementation of the Profisee Master Data Management toolset, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Establish and operationalize data stewardship roles and processes, embedding accountability within business domains.
• Develop policies, standards, and workflows for data quality monitoring, issue management, and remediation.
• Manage program governance, budgets, and vendor relationships, ensuring initiatives deliver business value.
• Collaborate with enterprise data governance, architecture, and analytics teams to ensure MDM integrates seamlessly into the broader data ecosystem.
• Provide thought leadership on MDM practices, tools, and trends, advising stakeholders on best-in-class approaches.

What you’ll need 

• 12+ years in enterprise data management, with at least 5 years leading MDM programs or large-scale data initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Profisee or other enterprise MDM platforms.
• Deep expertise in canonical data model definition and management across multiple domains.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and their application to master data. 
• Proven success leading cross-functional programs in complex, global organizations.
• Strong vendor and partner management skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with the capability to influence at executive and operational levels.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with data architecture and integration patterns (APIs, data hubs, cloud-native approaches).
• Program management certification (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent).
• Strong technical grounding in data models, data quality tooling, and BI/analytics platforms.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

A bit about us

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.

To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

A bit about our team 

Our IT team is at the heart of our business. We develop infrastructures, design and build networks, support servers and provide the first line of support by delivering rich connectivity for our customers. With new data centers coming online all the time, it’s a rapidly changing technical environment so our team is always ready to innovate and take the lead on projects. We constantly develop, deploy and support vital networks and data services that drive business performance and improve life for customers around the globe.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. 

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. 

Apply today, take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.

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Our Compensation Philosophy

Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.