Project manager

NOVIPRO has been supporting organizations for over 30 years in identifying and attracting top-tier technology talent. As part of a large-scale strategic initiative, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager – Master Data Solutions role on behalf of a global manufacturing enterprise.

• Job type: Contract (2 years), fulltime

• Location: Montreal, hybrid model

• Start date: Flexible

• Resume and communications: English or bilingual

This mandate is part of a global strategic initiative within a multinational manufacturing organization. The objective is to implement an enterprise-wide solution to ensure the integrity, quality, and governance of business-critical data across a complex technology ecosystem—including product information and material master data.

• Lead the end-to-end management of the Master Data Management (MDM) or Master Data Governance (MDG) solution deployment.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.

• Define project scope, key milestones, and deliverables aligned with business goals.

• Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance policies and best practices.

• Oversee risk management, issue resolution, and change control throughout the project lifecycle.

• Supervise data governance processes, quality initiatives, and system integrations (notably with SAP S/4 and third-party platforms).

• 8+ years of project management experience in ERP or SAP-related environments, with a strong focus on data-centric initiatives.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in delivering MDM or MDG solutions, ideally with SAP MDG.

• In-depth understanding of master data frameworks, data governance models, and data quality management.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities across technical and business teams.

• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments with multiple contributors.

• Comfortable operating in dynamic, loosely structured settings with limited documentation and high third-party involvement.

• High level of autonomy and ability to identify key success drivers and decision-makers without direct supervision.

• Adaptable to shifting priorities and new business contexts.