Master Data Analyst
General Motors

Job Info

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Job Description

Are you a logical thinker with strong analytical and technical skills? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic transformational environment focused on driving tangible value to the organization? If so, a role as a Master Data Analyst in GM's Global Business Solutions (GBS) function may be a good fit for you.

GBS Master Data COE Background

The GBS Master Data COE is focused on driving value by taking a comprehensive, end-to-end approach to Data Governance and Master Data Management. GBS operates as a global organization supporting various GM functions including Finance, Controllership, Purchasing, HR, Manufacturing and a growing list of new business partners. The Master Data COE works with various project teams to ensure that GM functions can speak the same language by creating data standards for key data elements that ultimately enable faster transfer of key data, quicker analytics, and smoother transactional reporting. Once these data standards have been established the Master Data COE facilitates the change request process and the on-going technical execution of changes.

Position Overview

A primary responsibility will be to support the Master Data Management COE and Transformation Teams with the design and implementation of new data standards, building them into the respective MDM tools as well as facilitating the operational work of maintaining and updating data standards, once institutionalized. This will require the applicant to manage various concurrent tasks, perform and conclude on analysis, and collaborate within the GBS Teams and IT. Must work with a high level of independent judgment and initiative, while being able to rapidly take on and assimilate work from other team members when required.

Core Responsibilities

Support Data Transformation:

• During the development of new standards, work closely with the Transformation Teams on the related technical development of the standards.
  
• Responsible for on-boarding new data standards and configuration of the related master data management (MDM) tools.
  

Master Data Management:

• Understand data structure, data interfaces and how data flows and transforms from source systems to the downstream systems.
  
• Interface with cross-functional teams and customers, as well as facilitate the update of data standards through the change management request process.
  
• Manage the technical execution of changes in the respective MDM tools (DRM/DRG, MDG).
  
• Provide on-going process and system support during critical times (e.g. during month end), inclusive of evening and weekend hours when required.
  

Data Quality

• Develop data quality reports and related monitoring procedures
  
• Support data quality efforts for the integrated ecosystem by identifying, comparing, and resolving data quality problems related to existing data standards.
  

Key Elements and Focus Areas

• Communication - Ability to effectively communicate at various levels of the organization tailored appropriately to the audience
  
• Understanding - Ability to determine root cause of issues/goals and translate from business language to technical language
  
• Collaboration - Candidate should demonstrate effective collaboration skills up, down and across the organization
  
• Data - Understanding of Master Data Management and Data Governance including metadata hierarchies, attribute definitions, and common use.
  
• Improvement - Mindset that challenges business partners to improve processes and use data in new ways, consistent with data principles
  

Additional Job Description

Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, mathematics, computer science, economics, or equivalent related experience.
  
• Basic understanding of Master Data Management and Data Governance as it relates to metadata, hierarchies, attribute definitions, etc.
  
• 1 or more years of administration of Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Financial Management, SAP or other relevant financial systems experience.
  
• Experience with an implementation project or deployment of global systems and/or processes, or equivalent related experience.
  
• Complex problem solving and analytical abilities.
  
• Ability to validate, analyze, and identify anomalies for a population of data.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships.
  
• Highly proficient Personal Computer skills and technology driven.
  
• Organized and prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within time constraints.
  
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities, attend training, seek out mentoring, and learn new technical skills.
  
• Advanced Excel skills including vlookups, pivot tables, if / then statements, concatenation, nested functions and formulas. Ability to create other logic formulas with ease.
  
• Experience with other Microsoft products including PowerBI, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint a plus
  

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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