Teamlead Data Foundations & Governance (m/f/d)

DöhlerGroup; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global collaboration

Flexible development opportunities

Leadership training

Equal opportunities

Job summary

Döhler, a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries, is seeking a Team Lead Data Foundations & Governance in Darmstadt. You will provide both functional and disciplinary leadership to a team of Data Governance and Master Data experts within the Döhler Technology organization.

Your mission is to establish clear ownership, scalable standards, and effective governance mechanisms, creating the foundation for reliable

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience with a proven track record.
• In-depth SAP-based processes and master data management knowledge (MDG, MM/SD).
• Experience designing Data Governance frameworks and operating models.
• Experience leading SAP/MDM transformation projects.
• Excellent communication with senior management and international stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Celonis, SAP BW or Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Data Governance team.
• Manage project portfolio with prioritization and delivery.
• Develop and implement the Data Governance operating model.
• Own governance and quality of key SAP master data domains.
• Lead Data Governance, MDM, SAP MDG, and S/4HANA transformation initiatives.
• Drive data quality with KPIs, SLAs, and corrective measures.
• Collaborate with business functions, IT, Data Owners, and partners.
• Enhance data catalogs, glossaries, metadata, and data lineage.
• Plan and deliver training and change management.
• Represent Data Governance to senior management and international stakeholders.

Skills

Data governance leadership

MDM knowledge

SAP MDG

SAP MM/SD knowledge

Project & stakeholder management

English communication

SAP S/4HANA exposure

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration or related

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Power BI

Celonis

SAP BW

Databricks

Data Quality tools

Job description

Reference ID: 43164

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It's our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team - together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

Your Role

As Team Lead Data Foundations & Governance, you will provide both functional and disciplinary leadership to a team of Data Governance and Master Data experts within the Döhler Technology organization.

You will be responsible for the further development and operationalization of Data Governance for key SAP-driven data objects and business processes. In this role, you will combine people leadership, SAP and process expertise, governance know-how, and strong project and stakeholder management skills.

Your mission is to establish clear ownership, scalable standards, and effective governance mechanisms, creating the foundation for reliable master data, efficient business processes, trusted reporting, and future automation and AI initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Data Governance team while fostering professional growth and building organizational capabilities
• Manage the team's project and task portfolio, ensuring effective prioritization, resource planning, and on-time delivery
• Develop and implement the Data Governance operating model, including policies, standards, roles, and governance processes
• Own the governance and quality of key SAP master data domains, including Material, Customer, Supplier, Business Partner, and Organizational data
• Lead Data Governance, Master Data Management, SAP MDG, and SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives, including resource, risk, and stakeholder management
• Drive high data quality by defining and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and reporting, while implementing sustainable corrective and preventive measures
• Collaborate closely with business functions, IT, Data Owners, Process Owners, and external implementation and consulting partners to drive governance initiatives
• Enhance data catalogs, business glossaries, metadata management, and data lineage while ensuring consistent documentation of data rules and ownership
• Plan and deliver training, communication, and change management initiatives while building a company-wide Data Governance community
• Represent the Data Governance function to senior management and international stakeholders, translating strategic business objectives into sustainable governance roadmaps and initiatives

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in Data Governance, Master Data Management, SAP Consulting, SAP MDG, or Business Process Management
• Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of developing, coaching, and empowering teams
• In-depth knowledge of SAP-based business processes and master data management, particularly in SAP MM and/or SAP SD, as well as end-to-end processes such as Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash
• Experience designing and implementing Data Governance frameworks, operating models, and Data Ownership and Data Stewardship concepts
• Demonstrated success in leading complex SAP, MDM, SAP MDG, or transformation projects, combined with strong project, portfolio, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of SAP data models, ideally complemented by experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, and modern data management platforms
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and organizational skills with a strong process, quality, and service orientation
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management and international stakeholders
• Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach; excellent English communication skills and ideally experience with Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Celonis, SAP BW, Databricks, or Data Quality tools

As an employer, we offer

• Work with passion: We foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment.
• Lead with purpose at every level: For us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bring-ing meaning to what you do.
• Grow your way: With flexible development opportunites across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strenghts and actively shape your own path.
• Global collaboration: Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration.
• Shared strength: We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other's strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success.

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.