- You will lead a global data transformation with real executive visibility.
- You will build and own the global PIM function at a strategic level.
This is a global leadership role within an international industrial services organization operating in over 40 countries, focused on harmonizing and standardizing product master data worldwide.
Job Description- Lead a global product data transformation, including design, rollout, and adoption of a unified part numbering system (FPN) across 40+ countries.
- Oversee the Product Information Management (PIM) function, managing central and local teams and building governance routines and KPIs.
- Ensure product master data readiness and quality for SAP S/4HANA implementation and legacy ERP systems.
- Define and enforce global data standards, taxonomies, and classification logic across products and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, IT, Supply Chain, Finance, and Country teams) to align business requirements with technical design.
- Act as a change ambassador, communicating milestones, benefits, and timelines to ensure adoption across all regions.
- Drive process automation and continuous improvement in data operations.
- Provide executive reporting on progress, risks, quality, and value realization.
- Experienced in global data leadership: 8+ years in PIM, master data, or data governance roles, ideally with cross-country transformations.
- SAP / ERP expertise: Exposure to SAP S/4HANA and experience integrating master data across multiple systems.
- Strategic thinker & program leader: Able to design and drive complex, multi-country initiatives while influencing executives and stakeholders.
- People leadership: Experienced in managing distributed teams, building capabilities, and fostering collaboration.
- Strong analytical and process mindset: Focused on data quality, governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills: Able to align business and technical teams and act as a change ambassador.
- Flexible & adaptable: Comfortable in hybrid, remote, or on-site environments; able to work across cultures and time zones.
- Educational background: Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Information Management, Business, or a related field.
- Fluent in English: Additional languages are a plus.
- Technical or technical-marketing knowledge: Advantageous for understanding product specifications and data structures.
- Global leadership opportunity: Lead a high-impact data transformation across 40+ countries.
- Strategic visibility: Work closely with executives and cross-functional teams.
- Ownership & influence: Build and manage the PIM function, setting standards and governance.
- Career growth: Opportunity to shape global data strategy and strengthen international leadership experience.
- Exposure to SAP S/4HANA transformation: Gain experience in a major ERP implementation and data integration project.
- Flexible working: Hybrid, remote, or on-site options to suit personal needs.
- Challenging & rewarding work: Deliver measurable impact on product data quality, operations, and customer experience.