Senior, Master Data Management, Systems Analyst
Cadence Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Cadence. SAN JOSE 05 · full-time · $88,200–$163,800 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead discussions with stakeholders to surface their data governance needs and pain points
- Build governance policies, procedures and frameworks with stakeholders, then check data quality and policy compliance
- Use Tableau for data analysis and governance work, and suggest improvements to data management processes
- Record data architecture standards and designs, then help stakeholders follow them
- Explain technical solutions to stakeholders and coach team members on governance practices and tools
What you bring
- At least five years working with master data management, procurement master data and governance frameworks or processes
- You can manage projects or programs and work both independently and with others in a hybrid setup
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone with substantial experience in procurement master data and governance who can guide stakeholders and support teammates. The work is hybrid and based in San Jose, California.
From the employer
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.
Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.
Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions to understand their data governance needs and challenges
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define data governance strategies and best practices
- Develop and implement data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
- Utilize Tableau for data processing, analytics, and governance activities
- Conduct assessments of data quality and compliance with governance policies
- Provide recommendations for improvements in data management and governance processes
- Document data architecture designs, standards, and best practices, and provide guidance and support to ensure adherence across stakeholders.
- Train and mentor team members on data governance principles and tools
- Provide stakeholder support, ensuring clear communication and understanding of technical solutions
Requirements:
- 5+ years experience in MDM, master data in procurement and data governance processes and frameworks
- Project and/or program management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment
- Experience working with business intelligence tools, such as Tableau, or PowerBI, and dashboard development a big plus
- Any prior experience managing environmental, social and governance initiatives is a big plus
- Understanding of SQL or similar query language to get the most out of data visualization is a plus.
- Understanding of procurement processes and analytical software is a plus
The annual salary range for California is $88,200 to $163,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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