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  Define and communicate a clear vision and strategy for enterprise master data governance within the STP value chain.
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  Establish and maintain a robust End-to-End governance framework for STP master data, ensuring consistency across all business units and regions.
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  Partner with the central Master Data Governance (MDG) Team to align STP data strategies with broader enterprise data architecture and program goals.
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  Act as the business owner for master data management tools and technology strategy, driving digitalization and automation of governance processes.
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  Oversee the entire data lifecycle, including the creation, maintenance, retirement, and archiving of data.
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  Define and maintain global data quality standards, validation rules, and KPIs to monitor STP master data health (accuracy, completeness, and cycle time).
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  Lead the STP Data Migration strategy as a critical-path activity for the transition from legacy ERPs to a global S/4HANA instance.
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  Design a technology roadmap for MDM within STP in collaboration with Information Technology Services.
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  Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR and data security).
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  Represent the STP function globally to balance business priorities and act as a change leader for the STP community.
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  Create targeted training programs to build capability and drive user adoption of master data governance processes.

Requirements

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  12+ years of experience in Master Data Management with significant exposure to Procurement/STP processes.
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  Deep expertise in Vendor Master Data and Procured Material Master Data.
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  Proven expertise in data migration and system integration strategies, specifically consolidating legacy ERPs into a single S/4HANA instance.
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  Strong understanding of MDM principles, data governance frameworks, and data quality management.
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  Knowledge of data compliance and regulatory requirements related to STP data, such as GDPR.
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  Advanced proficiency in English.
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  Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to drive consensus in a global, matrixed organization.
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  Willingness to travel for business purposes occasionally (up to 20%).

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  Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and their relationship to master data (invoice processing and payment execution).
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  Functional knowledge of SAP Procurement systems.
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  SAP S/4HANA procurement module awareness.
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  Ability to utilize data analytics and reporting tools to measure and improve process performance