Master Data Manager & Business Tools (f/m/d)

At GEA, our purpose is engineering for a better world, providing sustainable solutions within key industries through our Heating and Refrigeration Technologies (HRT) division. Playing a crucial role in global decarbonization, HRT is undergoing a holistic business transformation focused on process harmonization and data excellence.

We are now seeking a skilled Master Data Manager & Business Tools (f/m/d) to establish and optimize our data strategy, data governance, and supporting business processes across cross-functional projects. Join our international and diverse team in Berlin, Düsseldorf, or ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

• Scope: Your responsibility will encompass selected HRT division master data domains, with a strong focus on material and product master data.
• Processes: You will develop, document, and optimize processes to ensure data quality, data governance, and operational excellence for the HRT division.
• Alignment: Collaboration with the GEA Global Data Governance Organisation will be key to align master data frameworks and policies with HRT divisional business requirements.
• Proactive Monitoring: Monitoring the performance of data management processes and tools, resolving master data quality issues, and implementing process improvements as needed for the HRT division will be part of your role.
• Collaboration (Divisions): Collaboration with other divisions and cross-functional teams will be necessary to align master data domains’ roadmaps with business needs and priorities.
• Enable Compliance to Policies: Together with the data steward community and business stakeholders, you will enable compliance with the global master data governance policies and guidelines.
• Project Involvement: As a master data expert, you will collaborate on various projects, for example, S/4HANA and other business tools.
• Data Community Building: You will develop a data community of data stewards and business stakeholders across business units and countries.
• Oversight: You will oversee project timelines and ensure the successful delivery of data-related projects.
• Team Culture: Fostering a positive team culture focused on communication, continuous improvement, and high-quality output will be an important aspect of your contribution.

• Professional History: You possess solid 5+ years’ practical experience in a master data management or master data governance position, complemented by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Expertise: Your expertise should include a strong affinity and experience with master data governance, master data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DGI, DCAM), data quality, and data management principles and processes.
• SAP Knowledge: Familiarity with SAP MDG modules for master data governance and management is expected.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to align business and data requirements with different stakeholders across the organization are essential.
• Business Acumen: You should have a strong methodological and technical understanding of how data can improve business outcomes.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines are necessary for this role.
• Counseling: The ability to guide and lead senior management stakeholders on data expertise and best practices, fostering a data-driven culture, is required.
• Travel: Willingness for international business travel to GEA locations is expected.

We offer:

• Impact: You’ll have the chance to contribute to a better world.
• Team: Enjoy an exciting task within a diverse, friendly, and motivated group.
• Autonomy: Experience true in your area of responsibility and the freedom to make a difference.
• Environment: Benefit from an international and innovative setting.
• Work Model: We offer a hybrid arrangement for your work.