Manager, Master Data Governance

Quick Facts

• Role: Manager, Master Data Governance

Description

Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of master and reference data standards across a distributed environment (SAP S/4HANA, lab systems, operational/domain systems such as TMS, TETA, and SAP Ariba). Coordinate a matrix network of data owners and data stewards to ensure consistent enforcement of data governance rules, while maintaining strong information security and protection of sensitive data. This strategic role supports the organization’s SAP Center of Excellence data architecture and evolution.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop master and reference data governance standards and policies.

• Design processes for creation, changes, archiving, and approval of master data.

• Build and coordinate the network of Data Owners and Data Stewards.

• Own organization-wide standards for master data governance.

• Ensure compliance with GDPR/RODO, IT security, and SAP GRC requirements.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to data quality and data security.

• Co-create data access rules and support audits.

• Ensure data consistency across systems.

• Define data quality rules, KPIs, and monitoring/validation mechanisms.

• Oversee master-data related migration, integration, and automation.

• Ensure data readiness for reporting, analytics, BI, and AI.

• Build a data quality culture and educate the organization.

• Monitor process quality and achievement of SLA/KPI.

• Oversee changes to data structures and data dictionaries.

• Handle escalations and resolve conflicts related to master data.

Requirements

• Higher education (preferred: IT, Quantitative Methods, Management).

• 6–10+ years of experience in Master Data / Data Governance / Data Architecture in complex organizations.

• Documented experience implementing data governance strategy standards and building processes from scratch.

• Experience coordinating matrix or distributed project/business teams; ability to enforce standards without formal reporting lines.

• Practical knowledge of information security, personal data protection (GDPR/RODO), and governance controls for sensitive data (medical/pharma/finance experience is a strong advantage).

• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (and/or SAP ECC) for financial, material, and/or sales data structures and processes (SAP MDG not required).

• Experience partnering with GRC, Audit, and Security teams to define roles and control mechanisms in IT systems.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Fluent English for business and technical communication (min. B2/C1).

Benefits

• Help build SAP Center of Excellence structures from scratch.

• Strategic, independent impact on data governance, information architecture, and data security standards across the Group.

• Work in a modern technology ecosystem supporting digital transformation.

• Clear career path within CoE structures, with professional training and subject-matter support.

• Access to the SAP Learning Hub training platform.

• Full-time employment via employment contract or contract.

• Hybrid work: 3 days per month in the office.

• Benefits include MultiSport or Medicover Sport, medical care, group insurance, lab testing discounts for you and your family, online language courses, and opportunities for internal recruitment and training.