Master Data Steward

UNAVAILABLE; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone Business Services APAC (DBS APAC) is seeking a Master Data Steward to partner with business stakeholders to govern master data, improve quality, and ensure compliance across APAC markets and domains. You'll work with MDM leadership, Data Owners, and Operations to drive governance execution and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will apply governance frameworks, support regional initiatives, and translate business requirements into actionable data controls while aligning global

Qualifications

• Degree in business, information systems, data management, supply chain or finance.
• At least 5 years in MDN/MDM, data governance or related operations.
• Hands-on governance, data stewardship, quality initiatives, and compliance controls.
• Experience in multinational or shared services environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply and sustain master data governance frameworks across markets and domains.
• Support regional/global initiatives, assess impacts, and align readiness.
• Coordinate stakeholder communication, training, and adoption activities.
• Act as governance partner across functions and regional/global data owners.
• Define, monitor, and improve data quality with KPI tracking and controls.
• Identify improvement opportunities and translate requirements into processes and automation.

Skills

Master Data Governance

Data Quality Management

Stakeholder Management

Governance Frameworks

Regulatory & Compliance Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Management, Supply Chain, Finance

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

TheMaster Data Steward partners with business stakeholders to drive Master Data governance, data quality, compliance, and adherence to agreed standards across assigned markets and domains. Working closely with MDM leadership, Data Owners, and Master Data Operations, the role supports governance execution, stakeholder alignment, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

This position is being hired to strengthen current APAC Master Data governance capabilities. As the APAC MDM Target Operating Model (TOM) continues to evolve, the reporting line, scope, responsibilities, and job grade may be reviewed and adjusted accordingly.

Responsibilities:

• Apply and sustain master data governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, and ownership models across assigned markets and domains, ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit, internal control, data privacy, and cross-border data transfer requirements while adapting global standards to local business needs.
• Support regional and global initiatives, system changes, integrations, and process harmonisation by assessing business impacts, defining master data requirements, coordinating stakeholder readiness, and ensuring governance decisions are documented and embedded into ways of working.
• Support communication, training material updates, and user adoption activities to ensure governance changes are understood and embedded by key users and approval stakeholders.
• Act as the trusted governance partner across business functions, market teams, MDM operations, regional leadership, and global data owners, facilitating alignment on data requirements, governance decisions, compliance expectations, and operational execution.
• Escalate unresolved governance, ownership, compliance, or data quality decisions through appropriate business and MDM governance forums.
• Define, monitor, and improve data quality through KPI tracking, preventive controls, root cause analysis, remediation actions, SLA governance, audit follow-up, and continuous reinforcement of first-time-right data practices
• Identify governance and data quality improvement opportunities and partner with Solutions & Enablement to translate business requirements into process, workflow, reporting, and automation solutions, ensuring standardisation and governance controls are established prior to automation. Solutions & Enablement remains accountable for technical design and delivery.

What You'll Gain in This Role

• End-to-end exposure to Master Data governance across multiple APAC markets, business functions, and data domains.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders, including Data Owners, MDM leaders, operations teams, and business leaders, to drive data governance and quality initiatives.
• Develop expertise in data governance frameworks, compliance, data quality management, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• You'll play a key role in influencing how data is governed, managed, and leveraged across the organization while gaining broad exposure to cross-functional operations and strategic initiatives.
• Gain exposure to transformation, process harmonization, and automation initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Build a strong foundation in enterprise data management within a dynamic and evolving APAC shared services environment.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, Shared Services, Finance Operations, Supply Chain Operations, or a similar environment where data accuracy and governance are critical to business success.
• Hands-on experience driving governance processes, data stewardship, data quality initiatives, compliance controls, or operational improvement programs.
• Exposure to multinational organizations or shared services environments, with an appreciation for balancing global standards and local business needs.

Success in this role goes beyond technical expertise. We are looking for someone who can:

• Influence and build alignment across stakeholders, even without direct authority.
• Facilitate discussions, navigate complexity, and help teams make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Manage multiple priorities across markets, functions, and transformation initiatives while maintaining a strong governance mindset.
• Drive accountability through governance forums, clear decision rights, effective follow-up, and constructive stakeholder engagement.
• Communicate confidently with both operational teams and senior business leaders, translating governance requirements into practical actions and outcomes.

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone Business Services APAC (DBS APAC), we are a high-performing team passionate about delivering excellence, driving transformation, and creating value across the Asia-Pacific region.Our ambition to be Best-in-Class inspires us to innovate boldly, collaborate effectively, and continuously improve the way we serve our stakeholders.Join Us and Make a DifferenceBe part of an organization where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work contributes to a larger purpose beyond business success.Shape the future with us. Make a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet. One Planet. One Health. By You.