Team Lead - MDM

Axalta; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta seeks a Master Data – Team Lead (Projects) to drive global master data initiatives and lead a cross-regional team responsible for creating and maintaining core data objects across material, vendor, pricing, customer, PIRs, and source lists. You will ensure data quality, governance, and compliance within SAP S/4HANA and MDG environments.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, hands-on data management, and exposure to ETL tools like BODS, LTMC, SQVI, and Informatica.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with creating and maintaining master data across Material, Vendor, Pricing, Customer, PIRs, Source List and BOM data.
• SAP data space experience including data extraction programs, ETL processes, load programs, LSMW and data quality cleansing.
• Knowledge of request management tools such as SNOW and Remedy.
• Strong understanding of database concepts, data models and data relationships.
• Understanding of end-to-end master data setup and business impact of key fields.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP-MDG, Ariba, SFDC, Informatica or additional ERP platforms.
• Experience in data management processes, governance, and collaboration with IT; SAP MM/PP or OTC exposure is a plus.
• Prior experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Gaining proficiency in MDM processes by handling daily master data requests (create/update/obsolete/reactivate).
• Lead stakeholder interactions to gather requirements and maintain data governance and data quality.
• Test master data creations/updates across tools and interfaces.
• Participate in global S/4HANA implementation support as a functional master data expert.
• Collaborate with project teams to define, design, build and implement in-scope tech solutions.
• Support MDM 360/MDG Workflows design and deployment, ensuring solution integrity and user acceptance testing.
• Maintain engagement with in-house team across regions and drive delivery.
• Mentor team members and drive data governance and data quality efforts.

Skills

Master data management

SAP data tools

Request management tools

Database concepts

MDM governance

ERP platforms knowledge

Data management processes

Team leadership

Tools

LTMC

BODS

Informatica

SQVI

ServiceNow (SNOW)

Remedy

Job description

Role: Master Data – Team Lead (Projects)
Reporting to – Global MDM Manager

Technical Competencies

• Should have hands on experience on Master data creation and maintenance (Material/Vendor/Pricing/Customer/PIRs/Source List/BOM data etc)
• Hands on experience on SAP toolsets in Data space – including Data extraction programs from SAP, SQVIs, ETL processes, Load programs, LSMW, LTMC, BODS, data quality maintenance and cleansing etc.
• Knowledge of Request Management tools eg: SNOW, Remedy etc
• Knowledge of key database concepts, data models, relationships between different types of data
• An understanding of end-to-end set-up and business impact of master data key fields
• Knowledge about SAP, S/4 HANA, SAP-MDG, Ariba, SFDC, MW (Informatica etc) or additional ERP platforms, IT tools and technologies is desirable
• Experience in Data Management Processes (Data Profiling & Cleansing, Workflows, Data Quality, Governance Process, relationships & dependencies with IT teams etc.), or functional knowledge in SAP MM/PP or OTC modules will be an added advantage
• Should have prior experience of handling a team.

Primary Responsibilities / Role Expectations

• Getting adept with MDM process and gaining knowledge by initially working on daily business requests for master data objects - creation/update/obsolete/reactivate.
• Responsible for holding key business stakeholder interactions for feedback, business requirements and to maintain data governance and data quality.
• Testing master data creations/updates across tools and interfaces
• Participation in key projects - S/4 HANA global implementation support as functional master data management expert
• Work with project team on definitions, design, build and implementation of in-scope technology solutions
• Support MDM 360/MDG Workflows design and deployment – ensure integrity of the solution, user acceptance testing, end-user tools and documentation, training, and support
• Multiple stakeholder interaction and leading a team to meet the above deliverables
• Keep inhouse team engaged & updated on MDM projects (S4, MDG, MDM360 etc) & key activities (Data Quality etc)
• Getting the team and the allocated region ready for future additional tasks/requirements/projects as and when needed
• Responsible for maintaining data governance, data quality and for data cleansing activities
• Mentoring the team members on topics of expertise
• Strong ownership focus, drive to excel & deliver
• Flexibility to work in shifts.

Other Skills & Experience

• Professional experience of ~ 8-10+ years
• Good communication skills, stakeholder alignment, experience of interaction with end clients/ international colleagues across geographies
• Ability to resolve conflicts, share, collaborate and work as a leader for the allocated team.

Our Company

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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