MDM Integration Lead

SGS; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company seeks an MDM Integration Lead to oversee the global Master Data Management processes. The role demands strategic vision, operational excellence, and collaboration with senior leaders across various regions. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of experience in MDM and expertise in ERP systems, alongside strong leadership skills. Enjoy a hybrid work model and continuous learning opportunities within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work model

Continuous learning opportunities

Comprehensive benefits platform

Qualifications

• 15+ years in global process management, MDM, data governance, or transformation.
• Experience in multinational, matrixed organizations ($5B+ revenue).
• Expertise with ERP and MDM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision, strategy, and operational excellence for global MDM processes.
• Drive standardization, scalability, and harmonization of MDM.
• Set global metrics and frameworks for data quality and performance.
• Build robust governance structure ensuring compliance and quality.

Skills

Strategic process thinking linking data excellence to business outcomes

Executive presence

Strong change leadership and communication across diverse cultures

Data-driven decision making using KPIs and analytics

Agility and resilience in fast-paced environments

Customer-centric mindset

High integrity and ethical standards

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

PMP

ITIL

Data Governance/MDM

Tools

ERP (SAP/Oracle)

MDM platforms

BPM tools

UiPath/Automation Anywhere

PowerBI

Celonis

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over2,500 laboratories and business facilitiesacross 115 countries, supported by a team of99,500 dedicated professionalswith over 145 years of service excellence.

Job Description

As the MDM Integration Lead, you will define the vision, strategy, and operational excellence of the global Master Data Management (MDM) process across 100+ countries. You will own end-to-end process design, execution, transformation, and continuous improvement across business units, regions, and Shared Services in a matrix environment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Global Process Strategy

• Own and evolve the global end-to-end MDM process blueprint aligned with corporate goals.
• Drive standardization, global scalability, and harmonization while balancing local regulatory and governance needs.
• Develop global MDM policies, data standards, KPIs, data taxonomies, frameworks, and governance models.
• Design and support major transformation programs (ERP migrations, digital core, AI-driven automation, GBS expansions).
• Embed innovations such as RPA, AI/ML data cleansing, process mining, and automated validation rules.
• Serve as executive sponsor for cross-functional initiatives affecting MDM.
• Act as key stakeholder in selecting and implementing ERP, MDM platforms, PIM solutions, and other standard systems.

3. Performance & Value Delivery

• Set global metrics and value frameworks for data quality, completeness, accuracy, and performance.
• Drive cost optimization, efficiency, cycle time reduction, and service quality.
• Identify improvement opportunities via analytics, feedback, and benchmarking.
• Strengthen Finance’s operational performance as a strategic business partner.
• Support GBS adoption and expansion by defining data service portfolios and catalogs.

4. Governance & Risk Management

• Build a robust governance structure ensuring global compliance (SOX, GDPR, data privacy, audit requirements).
• Manage escalation paths, change control, and MDM risk frameworks.
• Report data quality, governance maturity, and process performance to leadership with strategic recommendations.
• Partner with Risk Management, Internal Controls, and auditors to address compliance and risk needs.
• Collaborate with corporate functions, IT, country leadership, and Shared Services to sustain strong governance and high-quality master data.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as trusted advisor to senior business leaders globally.
• Lead global process councils, data governance committees, and communities of practice.

6. People Leadership & Capability Building

• Build and manage a global network of Regional Process Owners, Data Stewards, Local Data Leads, and SMEs.
• Foster a culture of stewardship, continuous improvement, innovation, and customer‑centricity.

Qualifications

• Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, ITIL, Data Governance/MDM.
• 15+ years in global process management, MDM, data governance, or transformation.
• Experience in multinational, matrixed organizations ($5B+ revenue).
• Expertise with ERP (SAP/Oracle), MDM platforms, BPM tools, automation (UiPath/Automation Anywhere), analytics (PowerBI, Celonis).

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strategic process thinking linking data excellence to business outcomes
• Executive presence; ability to influence senior leadership
• Strong change leadership and communication across diverse cultures
• Data‑driven decision making using KPIs and analytics
• Agility and resilience in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments
• Customer‑centric mindset
• High integrity and ethical standards

Additional Information

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and ahybrid work model (50% on‑site, 50% remote)
• Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
• Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.

Apply Now: At SGS, we are committed to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team!

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