Master Data Management System Administrator -REMOTE

Company: Xylem
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Xylem -?z?l?m-1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;2) a leading global water technology company.Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world's water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com ?.**We Offer You More Than Just "A Job"**+ Professional Development - To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees' professional growth and continuous learning.+ Total Rewards - We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.+ Watermark - Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.+ Employee Networks - Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women's, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran's, People of Color and Allies, Hispanic Origin & Latin Affinity, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.**The Role:** The Master Data Management System Administrator is a key role in Xylem's data transformation strategy. The systems administrator manages the operations of the systems application related to Master Data Management in a SaaS environment. The administrator demonstrates an understanding of how software behaves in order to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot systems as it relates to Master Data Management. Additionally, the administrator researches new technologies and leverages optimization techniques to ensure that systems operate efficiently.**Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:**+ Facilitate and support secure and reliable flow (Integrations) of data between internal systems and 3rd party applications / tools including ERP, SFDC and others.+ Develop and deliver MDM and IDQ (Informatica Master Data Management and Data Quality) components, as specified in the design, functional and non-functional requirements.+ Leverage subject matter expertise to analyze and troubleshoot moderately complex system/user issues to drive resolution and determine root cause.+ IDQ and MDM admin activities, including creating connections, setting up connection parameters and deploying folders, xmls, scripts etc based on the migration instructions.+ Assist integration team to support secure and reliable flow of data between internal systems and 3rd party applications / tools including ERP, SFDC and others.+ Work with the Solution Architect and third-party SMEs to define the Solution architecture and Solution Design.+ Work with the Project Manager to define Project deliverables and schedules.+ Participate in solution testing efforts by supporting integration, UAT and downstream system testing.+ Maintain the Integrity, security, and performance of MDM platform.+ Bulk import of attributes and/or export of data as needed.+ Provide meaningful and accurate estimations of project completion time based on provided business requirements.+ Work with peers to appropriately coordinate and communicate activities in alignment with overall company and IT mission, vision, and values.+ Works with third-party vendors and consultants on developing system-specific skills+ Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities**Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:**+ Bachelor's in computer science, management information systems, or related field+ Experience with Informatica MDM highly preferred+ SQL working knowledge required+ Java working knowledge required+ Strong logical and analytical thinker+ Attention to detail+ Ability to find root causes of problems and quickly determine efficient solutions+ Ability to anticipate risks and mitigate in the moment+ Comfortable under high-stress and exhibits poise and focus+ Strong verbal and written communication skills+ Working knowledge of networking concepts (e.g. Systems, Protocols, Directory Services)+ **Analytical Decision Making:** Breaks down complex topics into understandable language and synthesizes the most important points; solving problems quickly and effectively.+ **Business Focused Delivery:** Continuously learns how the business operates and applies a thorough knowledge of the businesses and its processes. Prioritizes work in alignment with business priorities.+ **Influential Communication:** Communicates persuasively with both internal and external partners, ensures communication reaches the intended audience.+ **Planning & Prioritizing Work:** Proactive, resulted oriented with the ability to organize work into actionable plans, projects and committed time frames. Manage the effort, communicate status and mitigate risks and issues.**Physical Demands:**(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)+ Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.+ Frequently required to communicate orally.+ Ability to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment.+ Must occasionally lift/ transport up to 50 pounds.+ Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.**Work Environment:**(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)+ Office: Florescent lighting, dust, recycled air, cooling fans, semi-enclosed areas, central heating, seasonal warmer temperatures, and office noise+ Shop: In locations with a factory or shop floor, exposure to factory/shop and machinery.+ Travel: 25%_Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected_ _by law.__Further, if the Company determines this role may be performed in or from Colorado, the minimum salary for this position is_ _$115,000 plus bonus_ _. Final compensation will be dependent on various factors such as location, qualifications, certifications, relevant work experience and other factors, consistent with applicable law. We offer a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement._

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