Company Overview   With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we’re only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.     At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.    Here, we know that you’re more than your work. That’s why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you’re passionate about our purpose — people —then we can’t wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We’re united by purpose, inspired by you.   
About the Role:
As a Principal Analyst, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of business data strategy initiatives and driving data enablement efforts.
• Data Strategy Development: Assist in the development and execution of the organization's data strategy and roadmap for data management.
• MDM Implementation and Governance: Lead the implementation and maintenance of MDM processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Data Modeling: Utilize advanced analytics techniques to analyze and interpret large datasets related to MDM and develop data models to support advanced analytics initiatives, including data cleansing, transformation, and integration.
• Data Enablement: Drive data enablement initiatives, including data access and data analytics capabilities. Collaborate with IT teams to implement data infrastructure and tools that enable self-service analytics, data discovery, and data-driven insights.
• Data Quality and Governance: Actively participate in the effort to define and enforce data quality standards, validation rules, and data cleansing processes to maintain accurate and reliable master data.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to understand their data needs, challenges, and priorities.
• Change Management: Drive organizational change management efforts related to data strategy and MDM adoption.
• Performance Measurement: Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of data strategy and MDM initiatives. Identify areas for improvement and recommend actionable insights for decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data strategy, MDM, and data management.

Basic Qualifications:
• 8-10 years of experience in developing and implementing data strategies, including data enablement, and data governance programs.
• Strong knowledge of data strategy frameworks, MDM concepts, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with MDM technologies and platforms
• Experience with data analytics, business intelligence, and data visualization tools
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent leadership skills including the ability to effectively lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage at a strategic level and go deep into the details to solve complex challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and drive decisions with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• In-depth understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements related to data privacy and security.   Where we’re going   UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it’s our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!      Equal Opportunity Employer      Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.       View The EEO Know Your Rights poster and its supplement.       View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision      UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.      Disability Accommodation  For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.     The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $266,300, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers