Master Data Governance Analyst

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Remote - Brazil

Req ID: 28917

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a Master Data Governance Analyst to play a key role in strengthening and scaling our global data governance framework. In this role, you will partner closely with business and IT stakeholders to ensure high‑quality, compliant, and well‑governed master data across the enterprise. You will support governance solution rollouts, enable effective decision‑making, and help translate governance standards into practical, scalable processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented, business‑minded analyst who enjoys working in global, cross‑functional environments and driving continuous improvement through data.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the implementation of global master data governance initiatives, including solution rollouts and governance standards.
• Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, translating governance decisions into clear system and process requirements.
• Document business processes, data standards, and governance workflows to ensure consistent global adoption.
• Create and maintain functional specifications for governance‑related system enhancements.
• Perform fit‑gap analyses between business requirements and MDG solutions to minimize custom development.
• Support workflow design and configuration, including change request types, approval workflows, and notifications.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions with regional and functional stakeholders to drive alignment and engagement.
• Assist with data migration and reconciliation activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Monitor adoption of governance practices and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and track KPIs and dashboards to measure data quality and governance effectiveness; communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Support change management activities, including training materials, communications, and onboarding for new governance processes.
• Ensure governance activities align with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX compliance.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data governance, master data management, or business process improvement.
• Strong understanding of SAP ERP environments, including data structures and integration points.
• Experience with SAP MDG or similar MDG solutions is highly desirable.
• Proven experience working in global or matrixed environments and collaborating with project or program teams.
• Strong skills in requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Solid business acumen with the ability to align data governance initiatives to broader business objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Experience with workflow configuration and change request management is a plus.
• Familiarity with SOX and internal audit frameworks is a plus.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI, or similar.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.