Reference Data Management Consultant

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Reference Data Management (RDM) Consultant to design, implement, and optimize enterprise reference data solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Reltio as the primary platform, combined with a strong understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. Knowledge of Informatica and experience with data marketplaces such as Alation are highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Design & Implementation: • Lead the design and deployment of Reference Data Management solutions using Reltio platform. • Define reference data models, hierarchies, relationships, and golden record strategies aligned with enterprise data standards. • Configure and customize Reltio entities, match/merge rules, survivorship policies, and workflows. Data Governance & Quality: • Work with business and data governance teams to define reference data standards, stewardship processes, and approval workflows. • Establish and monitor data quality rules, exception handling, and audit controls to ensure trusted and consistent reference data across systems. Integration & Architecture: • Collaborate with integration teams to connect Reltio with upstream/downstream systems using Informatica, APIs, or data pipelines. • Support the implementation of data synchronization strategies across MDM, ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms. • Assist in metadata registration, cataloging, and data discoverability via Alation or other data marketplace tools. Stakeholder Collaboration: • Partner with business data stewards, IT teams, and data architects to maintain a consistent and compliant reference data framework. • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery through Agile or DevOps methodologies. Documentation & Best Practices: • Develop solution design documents, configuration guides, and data lineage documentation. • Recommend continuous improvements in RDM processes and tools based on industry best practices. Required Skills & Experience: • 6+ years of hands-on experience in Reference Data Management (RDM) or Master Data Management (MDM). • Strong, practical experience with Reltio Cloud MDM – configuration, data modeling, workflows, integrations, and APIs. • Proficiency in data profiling, cleansing, and quality management practices. • Solid understanding of data governance, metadata management, and hierarchy management concepts. • Working knowledge of Informatica (MDM/IDQ/ETL) for data integration and transformation. • Experience using data cataloging or marketplace tools (preferably Alation) to promote data discovery and consumption. • Strong SQL and data analysis skills with exposure to cloud data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP). • Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and data integration frameworks. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in multi-domain data environments (customer, product, supplier, or location data). • Exposure to data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM). • Prior experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or manufacturing is a plus. • Reltio certification or Informatica MDM certification preferred.