Master Data Management Strategy Lead

Heerema; Leiden; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

30 days leave

Gym access

Colleague events

Leiden office

Job summary

Heerema is seeking an experienced Master Data Management (MDM) Specialist to structure and improve how master data is managed across the organization, including customers, employees and products.

The role focuses on building a sustainable MDM approach, guiding Data Stewards, and aligning stakeholders to drive data quality and consistent ways of working across the business. Leiden office commonly hosts a modern workspace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Master Data Management, data governance and data quality.
• Strong understanding of MDM concepts, governance frameworks and operating models.
• Experience in an ERP-driven, project-based environment, preferably with SAP.
• Ability to translate business needs into sustainable data standards, rules and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MDM activities centrally across Heerema.
• Provide functional leadership to Data Stewards (currently 2, with potential growth).
• Ensure alignment and consistency across master data domains.

Skills

MDM concepts

Data governance

Data quality

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

From offshore operations to business processes, bring structure and consistency to master data across the organization.

Your role in the story

As a Master Data Management (MDM) Specialist, you are responsible for structuring and improving how master data is managed across Heerema, including data related to customers, employees and products.

Master Data Management is still in a build-up phase within the organization. We have clear ambitions to improve data quality and establish more consistent ways of working. Your role is to bring these initiatives together into one sustainable MDM approach that supports the business as it continues to grow.

You coordinate MDM activities centrally and provide functional leadership to Data Stewards. By connecting different data domains, you ensure consistency, set priorities and drive tangible improvements. You know when to align stakeholders, when to challenge existing ways of working and when to make decisions that move the organization forward.

You report to the Data & Analytics Lead and work closely with both business and IT. You understand the organizational context and know how to create alignment and drive change across different stakeholders.

Where you will be working on

• Coordinating and further developing the central MDM approach across the organization
• Functionally guiding and supporting Data Stewards (currently 2, with potential growth)
• Ensuring alignment and consistency across different master data domains
• Defining and embedding data governance, standards and ways of working
• Improving data quality through frameworks, KPIs and monitoring
• Designing and optimizing MDM processes (create/change/retire)
• Driving the adoption of Master Data Management across the business
• Collaborating with business, IT and stakeholders to implement and sustain improvements

Key ingredients for success

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Master Data Management, data governance and data quality
• Strong understanding of MDM concepts, governance frameworks and operating models
• Experience working in an ERP-driven, project-based environment, preferably with SAP
• Ability to translate business needs into sustainable data standards, rules and processes
• Experience guiding and influencing professionals without direct line-management responsibility
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical, structured and continuously focused on improvement
• Decisive, able to set priorities and balance governance with business needs

Your future colleagues

You will work closely with Data Stewards, business stakeholders and IT, collaborating to build a strong and future-proof data foundation for the organization.

Your foundation for success

We believe strong data foundations require ownership, collaboration and a proactive mindset. You enjoy creating structure in an evolving environment and know how to bring people together around a shared way of working. You take initiative, identify opportunities for improvement and ensure that changes are successfully implemented and embedded across the organization.

Here’s why people love working with us

• Strong compensation & benefits, including an annual bonus plan tied to company performance
• Bonus basis = your annual gross salary + 13th month + 8% holiday allowance
• Future-proof pension scheme: fully funded by Heerema within the plan's limits, no personal contribution required
• 30 days off to recharge, with the option to buy 10 extra days
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes
• Activities to connect with colleagues (e.g. Friday afternoon get-togethers)
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden