MDM Integration Lead

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Company Description:

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals with over 145 years of service excellence.

Job Description:

As the MDM Integration Lead, you will define the vision, strategy, and operational excellence of the global Master Data Management (MDM) process across 100+ countries. You will own end-to-end process design, execution, transformation, and continuous improvement across business units, regions, and Shared Services in a matrix environment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES:
1. Global Process Strategy
* Own and evolve the global end-to-end MDM process blueprint aligned with corporate goals.
* Drive standardization, global scalability, and harmonization while balancing local regulatory and governance needs.
* Develop global MDM policies, data standards, KPIs, data taxonomies, frameworks, and governance models.
2. Transformation Leadership
* Design and support major transformation programs (ERP migrations, digital core, AI-driven automation, GBS expansions).
* Embed innovations such as RPA, AI/ML data cleansing, process mining, and automated validation rules.
* Serve as executive sponsor for cross-functional initiatives affecting MDM.
* Act as key stakeholder in selecting and implementing ERP, MDM platforms, PIM solutions, and other standard systems.
3. Performance & Value Delivery
* Set global metrics and value frameworks for data quality, completeness, accuracy, and performance.
* Drive cost optimization, efficiency, cycle time reduction, and service quality.
* Identify improvement opportunities via analytics, feedback, and benchmarking.
* Strengthen Finance's operational performance as a strategic business partner.
* Support GBS adoption and expansion by defining data service portfolios and catalogs.
4. Governance & Risk Management
* Build a robust governance structure ensuring global compliance (SOX, GDPR, data privacy, audit requirements).
* Manage escalation paths, change control, and MDM risk frameworks.
* Report data quality, governance maturity, and process performance to leadership with strategic recommendations.
* Partner with Risk Management, Internal Controls, and auditors to address compliance and risk needs.
* Collaborate with corporate functions, IT, country leadership, and Shared Services to sustain strong governance and high-quality master data.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as trusted advisor to senior business leaders globally.
* Lead global process councils, data governance committees, and communities of practice.
6. People Leadership & Capability Building
* Build and manage a global network of Regional Process Owners, Data Stewards, Local Data Leads, and SMEs.
* Foster a culture of stewardship, continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centricity.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree required; MBA/Master's preferred.
* Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, ITIL, Data Governance/MDM.
* 15+ years in global process management, MDM, data governance, or transformation.
* Experience in multinational, matrixed organizations ($5B+ revenue).
* Expertise with ERP (SAP/Oracle), MDM platforms, BPM tools, automation (UiPath/Automation Anywhere), analytics (PowerBI, Celonis).
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Strategic process thinking linking data excellence to business outcomes
* Executive presence; ability to influence senior leadership
* Strong change leadership and communication across diverse cultures
* Data-driven decision making using KPIs and analytics
* Agility and resilience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
* Customer-centric mindset
* High integrity and ethical standards

Additional Information:

* Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
* Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model.
* Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
* Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
* Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform