Master Data Management Lead (gn)

The Quality Group; Germany (OH); Hybrid; USD 91,470 - 114,338; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employee discounts

Subsidy for E-gym Wellpass

Workation

28 days vacation/year

Job summary

The Quality Group is seeking a Master Data Management Lead to oversee MDM responsibilities across the company. This role can be executed remotely within Germany, with occasional visits to Hamburg.

You will establish MDM governance structures, lead the MDM team, and design cross-domain master data processes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in MDM and be fluent in both German and English.

The position offers flexible remote work, employee discounts, and additional perks.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Master Data Management or data governance.
• Experience in FMCG, food, dietary supplements, or retail industries.
• Leadership in cross-departmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Define MDM strategy, roadmap, and data governance framework.
• Lead the MDM team and coordinate data stewards.
• Design end-to-end master data processes.

Skills

Master Data Management

Data Governance

Leadership

SAP S/4HANA

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Tools

ERP

PIM (e.g., Akeneo)

CRM

WMS

PLM (e.g., Centric)

Job description

Start: Immediately

Level: Lead

Location: Germany, remote

Working hours: Fulltime (40h/week)

As Master Data Management Lead, you will bear overall strategic responsibility for master data management across the entire company. In this role, you will define the governance structure, set priorities for MDM initiatives, and ensure that data ownership, decision‑making rights, and processes are clearly established. You will act as the central interface between business strategy and operational data.

The role can be performed remotely from anywhere within Germany, with occasional visits to our headquarters in Hamburg (approximately once per month during the first year, with less frequent visits possible thereafter).

Your mission

• You are responsible for the global MDM strategy, the roadmap, and the data governance framework, as well as defining clear data responsibilities (Data Ownership)
• You will build a central MDM Center of Competence (CoC) within the TQG Group, establish standards, and ensure the internal development of expertise
• You will lead the MDM team functionally and disciplinary, and coordinate the Business and Technical Data Stewards
• You will design the Master Data Operating Model (MDOM) as well as end‑to‑end, cross‑domain master data processes (Product, Customer, Supplier, Finance, Logistics)
• You will act as a bridge to the business units (SCM, Sales, Finance, etc.) and lead strategic governance committees
• You will define and monitor MDM metrics (KPIs) using dashboards and drive continuous improvement processes
• You will work closely with the MDM data architecture team to optimally translate strategic guidelines into technical solutions
• You will actively promote a cultural shift toward active data ownership across the entire organization

Your experience & skills

• You bring at least 7 years of profound professional experience in the field of MDM, data governance, or data‑driven transformation projects
• Ideally, you possess solid industry expertise in FMCG, food, dietary supplements, or retail
• You have proven leadership competence in cross‑departmental projects as well as experience in building MDM governance structures in medium‑size companies
• You understand end‑to‑end master data processes (especially Product, Customer, Supplier, and Finance) down to the smallest detail
• You have sound knowledge of SAP S/4HANA within the master data context and are familiar with systems such as ERP, PIM (e.g., Akeneo), CRM, WMS, or PLM (e.g., Centric)
• You possess practical know‑how regarding data models and system integrations
• You are characterized by a structured, analytical, and strategic mindset, paired with a documentation quality suitable for top‑management level
• You convince with strong communication and moderation skills to drive organizational change, and you are fluent in both German and English

Why choose us?

• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Attractive employee discounts
• Subsidy for the E‑gym Wellpass
• Workation
• 28 days vacation/year
• and much more