Nitesh Kumar
Data Governance & Master Data Manager | Project Management | Master Data Management | Finance MDM | Material MDM
- Role
- Assistant Vice President Mdm Mdg at Accenture
- Location
- Faridabad, HR, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nitesh Kumar
With over 17 years of experience in data governance and master data management, I currently serve as a Manager-Projects at Cognizant, where I oversee strategic project management initiatives. My role includes supervising Material Master Data processes, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and driving operational efficiency across cross-functional teams. Leveraging expertise in SAP Master Data Governance and cloud data quality tools, I contribute to enhancing data integrity and aligning organizational objectives with business priorities. My passion for fostering collaboration and delivering innovative solutions ensures continuous process improvements and stakeholder satisfaction. At Cognizant, I successfully led the transition of Master Data Management processes and implemented improvement initiatives that optimized business deliverables. By championing data accuracy and governance principles, I empower organizations to make informed decisions and achieve operational excellence.
Experience
Assistant Vice President Mdm Mdg
Mar 2026 — Present · IN
Lead end-to-end MDM and MDG programs across multiple business domains (Customer, Vendor, Material, Finance).• Define and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.• Drive data quality improvement initiatives using governance tools and best practices.• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, business leaders, and IT teams to ensure trusted and consistent master data.• Support data strategy, data stewardship models, and governance operating models.• Deliver scalable MDM/MDG solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and business goals.Passionate about helping organizations unlock the value of their data through governance, quality, and effective master data management.
Education
Priyadarshini Indira Gandhi College of Engineering, Hingna Road
Master’s Degree, Computer Programming, Specific Applications, DBMS, RDBMS, Oracle (SQL), System analysis and design
2005 — 2008
Karim City College Jamshedpur
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Programming, Specific Applications, DBMS, MS-office, Language
2002 — 2005
Model English High School, Dhanbad
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Application, English, Maths, Science
1990 — 2002
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