Sika AG
Lead SAP MDM – Master Data Management
Job Description
Company Description
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its 33,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.23 billion in 2023.
Job Description
Do you want to combine leadership and your technical SAP Master Data Management expertise in a global company? Do you see master data as the basis for all business processes? Here is your chance!
Our Global SAP team is a truly global team with over 100 employees and is known for its focus on sustainable value creation by translating latest IT innovations into solutions and services. We use the newest state-of-the-art S/4HANA features as our strategic platform to permanently optimize and enhance our global template. The world-wide SAP roll-out journey continues.
The organization is currently undergoing a transformation towards digitalization, advancing fundamental elements to meet future needs, such as using new technologies.
YOU can be part of this highly motivated team to ensure Sika’s continuing success on the digital journey.
In Zurich we are looking for a passionate and experienced
Lead SAP MDM – Master Data Management
A unique opportunity, combining a high-end SAP landscape and very dynamic business areas is waiting for you. You are responsible for the SAP MDM tools (MDG, migration cockpit) and together with your SAP MDM team you will be responsible for leading and supporting business solutions based on latest SAP technologies.
- You are responsible for the management and optimization of our SAP Master Data processes across the organization
- Be the technical expert and the owner of our master data tools (SAP MDG-M, MDG-S, migration cockpit, LSMW) – permanently improve the tools based on latest technology and innovations
- You bring SQL skills to own and improve our internal master data tool for quality checks
- You work close together with the Global Process Owner Master Data Management to optimize the existing Data Governance strategy to ensure data accuracy, completeness, stewardship, consistency and accountability
- Manage and guide the SAP Master Data team to be recognized as a business partner promoting efficiency and enable profitable business growth
- Demonstrate ownership of data integration, maintenance, the workflow of the data as well as data quality
- Drive the IT system enhancements and new technologies to automate and improve efficiency of Master Data / Data Governance processes
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in SAP Master Data Management, continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement and innovations
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in SAP Master Data Management, with a proven track record of successfully leading MDM initiatives
- Strong knowledge and technical expertise of SAP Master Data Management tools, processes, and data governance principles
- Techno-functional expert knowledge in SAP MDG and migration cockpit (incl. customizing)
- Ability to drive the SAP master data system enhancements and improvements based on latest technologies to automate and improve efficiency of master data / data governance processes
- Excellent technical SQL skills to maintain and improve our internal data quality tool
- Demonstrated leadership skills in guiding and mentoring a master data team
- Ability to define project plans, allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure successful delivery of master data solutions
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, understand complex data models and business processes and have the ability to develop innovative solutions
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Have a mindset to drive innovation and change
- Manufacturing industry process know-how will be an advantage
- Readiness to travel up to 10 – 20 %
- Fluent in English, German is a big advantage
Additional Information
We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join our team and be part of you journey to excellence!
- Sika – Building Trust. Trust is the most important thing for us. We trust in the capabilities of all our Sika team members – every day.
- Friendly, personable, and often surprisingly uncomplicated, that’s how many of our employees describe their working relationship at Sika. We call this the Sika Spirit.
- We offer an attractive employment package with good social benefits, excellent pension fund and accident insurance solutions
- ‘Sikalino’ – an excellent Childcare Center is next to the office
- Discount on public transport or on-site parking
For more information about this exciting challenge, please get in contact with Robert Lienhard / Senior Talent Attraction Partner / [email protected]
We look forward to your application. For this position, only direct applications will be considered.
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