IT Director, ERP Data & MDM

Smith Nephew; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Cab Transport

One-Time Meal

Night shift allowances

Job summary

Smith+Naphew in India seeks an IT Director, ERP Data & Master Data Management, to lead strategy, governance and transformation across a global ERP landscape, including SAP S/4HANA modernization.

Based in India with a hybrid model (Pune or Bangalore), you will partner with senior business and technology leaders to build trusted data foundations for analytics, AI and growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in ERP, Enterprise Applications and Data Management environments.
• Significant experience leading enterprise scale ERP transformation programmes and data initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Quality and Data Architecture.
• Proven success leading global teams and influencing senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Experience supporting SAP modernisation, cloud transformation and enterprise data strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERP Data and Master Data Management organisation, creating the strategy, controls, governance and capabilities needed to establish trusted, connected data across the enterprise.
• Own the ERP data strategy and roadmap, lead data workstreams across ERP implementations and transformations, establish governance frameworks.
• Ensure data quality, security and compliance; partner with Analytics and AI teams to unlock the value of governed data.
• Influence senior stakeholders globally and build high performing teams driving transformation.

Skills

ERP Data Management

Data Governance

Master Data Management

Data Quality

Data Architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

SAP Modernisation

Cloud Transformation

Job description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Ready to shape the future of enterprise data on a global scale? As our IT Director, ERP Data & MDM, you will lead the strategy, governance, quality and transformation of data across a complex global ERP landscape. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to influence major digital transformation initiatives, support the transition to SAP S/4HANA, and create the trusted data foundations that enable operational excellence, analytics, AI and business growth. Based in India, this role offers the opportunity to work with senior business and technology leaders across a truly global organisation. Please note that this role is being advertised in anticipation of an immediately upcoming opportunity.

What will you be doing?

You will lead the ERP Data and Master Data Management organisation, creating the strategy, controls, governance and capabilities needed to establish trusted, connected and business ready data across the enterprise. Working closely with business data owners, process owners and technology leaders, you will help drive Smith+Naphew's digital transformation journey.

In this role, you will own the ERP data strategy and roadmap, lead data workstreams across ERP implementations and transformations, establish governance frameworks and stewardship models, and ensure data quality, security and compliance. You will also partner with Analytics and AI teams to unlock the value of governed data and support better decision making across the business.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role comes from balancing strategic leadership with deep expertise in enterprise data management. You will be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders globally while building high performing teams and driving meaningful transformation.

• 15+ years of experience in ERP, Enterprise Applications and Data Management environments.
• Significant experience leading enterprise scale ERP transformation programmes and data initiatives.
• Deep expertise in Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Quality and Data Architecture.
• Proven success leading global teams and influencing senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Experience supporting SAP modernisation, cloud transformation and enterprise data strategies.

Location: Pune or Bangalore - India

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Inclusion and Belonging:

Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)

Your Future:

Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.

Work/Life Balance:

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave. and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

Your Wellbeing:

Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

Flexibility:

Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

Training:

Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.

Extra Perks:

Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.

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