Senior Master Data Specialist

The Role & Your Impact

As a strategic expert in Master Data Management (MDM), you will lead enterprise-wide initiatives that modernize master data capabilities, strengthen governance frameworks, and enable business transformation. This is a highly collaborative role that combines strategic leadership, project management, change management, and data governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead transformation initiatives to modernize master data management tools, processes, and practices.
• Drive process optimization and automation opportunities across master data workflows.
• Ensure master data readiness and alignment during ERP, CRM, and other large-scale system transformations.
• Develop and execute change management strategies that drive adoption of new data processes and governance frameworks.
• Manage high-impact master data projects, including scope definition, stakeholder alignment, and delivery execution.
• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide master data governance standards, policies, and best practices.
• Conduct data quality assessments and implement improvements that increase data accuracy, consistency, and integrity.
• Partner with business process owners to ensure governance frameworks support operational and compliance requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on best practices in master data management.
• Mentor and coach junior team members while contributing to the long-term master data strategy of Novonesis.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Project Management, Data Governance, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience working with ERP, CRM, and/or MDM platforms such as SAP or Salesforce.
• Solid understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and change management methodologies.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects and coordinating cross-functional teams in global organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making across organizational levels.
• Advanced knowledge of master data domains, including customer, supplier, product, and financial data.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business challenges into effective data solutions.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Knowledge of emerging MDM technologies and data governance trends.
• Experience designing and implementing data quality frameworks.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to enterprise data.
• Experience delivering training, workshops, or organizational change initiatives.
• Certifications in project management, change management, data governance, or related disciplines.