Corbion-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Director
Hybrid • Lenexa, KS
Chemical Manufacturing

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. Corbion is transforming its global operations and implemented SAP S/4HANA as its new ERP system. To ensure the highest standards of data governance and quality we are looking for a strategic and results-driven Director Global Master Data Management to help us establish and lead our global Master Data Management (MDM) function. As the Director Global Master Data Management at Corbion, you'll lead development of data policies, collect and protect agreed data standards, establish and optimize master data architecture, and promote a need for fit-for-purpose master data to support business processes and keep Corbion at the forefront of industry trends. You'll manage a global team of data stewards that is overseeing daily data maintenance and drive the development of data architectures and governance frameworks. Your goal is to ensure high quality master data and to advance the use of master data critical to SAP, acting as an ambassador and a strategic partner to stakeholders. Additionally, you'll address challenges in master data management and governance, set up a governance model with appropriate business accountabilities, and utilize innovative technologies to streamline master data processes. Your role is crucial in translating business requirements into solutions that improve master data management, data quality monitoring, and governance at Corbion. The centralization of our Master Data Management and Governance is a change compared to the current structure and therefore excellent change management will be an important success factor.

  • Lead a global team of 6-8 Master Data Stewards overseeing daily data maintenance to uphold and continuously improve data quality and processes.
  • Build a master data community of practice to share and embed best practices and knowledge, as well as ensure easy and intact system upgrades.
  • Develop and Implement a multiyear MDM Strategy. Develop a clear, multi-year roadmap for master data management, including key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure data quality, process effectiveness, and organizational performance across different business functions.
  • Lead Data Governance Initiatives. Set up and maintain global data governance frameworks to ensure uniqueness, consistency, accuracy, completeness and conformity of master data across the organization.
  • Work closely with business leaders and data stewards to drive adoption of governance policies and best practices.
  • Act as the interface with IT, Internal Control and ERP CC for the digital roadmap of SAP master data management, optimizing integration tools to improve data entry and maintenance.
  • Drive continuous improvements in data management processes, systems, and technologies.
  • Measure and report on MDM performance, ensuring that the MDM strategy delivers tangible results in terms of data quality, operational efficiency, and user adoption.
  • Develop and execute communication strategies to ensure MDM is clearly understood and embraced across the organization.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop data governance policies and frameworks, and maintain data governance structures.
  • Develop and coordinate training programs to onboard new users and upskill existing teams on MDM practices, tools, and processes.
  • Work closely with business process owners and functional teams to ensure MDM processes are aligned with business operations and that data supports decision-making at all levels.
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent level of experience in a data analysis/administration, data quality, data governance, or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant leadership experience and a proven track record in establishing and leading global master data management initiatives within large, complex organizations.
  • Strong leadership, communication and influence skills, particularly in matrixed environments.
  • Deep expertise in data governance, data integration, and best practices for managing master data across enterprise systems, particularly SAP S/4 HANA.
  • Significant experience managing large-scale projects and change initiatives.
  • Comfortable working with system design, data architecture, and the technical aspects of data management.
  • Open to (international) travel to support the global implementation of MDM strategies and initiatives.
  • Experience with SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) is a plus.
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