Corporate Services & Business Administration June , Head of Data Governance

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Corporate Services & Business Administration

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Full time

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Your responsibilities and tasks:

1. Data Strategy and Governance:

• Develop and implement a holistic data strategy aligned with organizational objectives and business priorities.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data integrity, security and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize data initiatives and investments based on business value and impact.

2. Centralized Data Management:

• Lead the consolidation and centralization of data management practices across all central data domains (e.g. Supplier, Finance, Customer, HR, Material).
• Architect data models and frameworks to facilitate seamless data integration, storage, and accessibility.
• Drive the development and implementation of master data management solutions to ensure consistency and coherence across disparate data sources.

3. Business Focus and Alignment:

• Work closely with business leaders to understand their data needs, challenges, and strategic objectives.
• Identify key business processes and interdependencies to inform data management priorities and initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, leveraging data analytics and insights to drive business value (e.g. for Sustainability).

4. Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of data management professionals (both direct and in matrix set-up), providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage conflicts and facilitate resolution, ensuring alignment and cohesion within the data management organization.

5. Transformation and Continuous Improvement:

• Drive the transformation tow Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.ards a data-driven culture by promoting best practices and innovation.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency gains within the data management ecosystem.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s oder Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
• Several years of experience in data management, with a focus on data strategy, governance, and centralization
• Strong understanding of business processes, interdependencies, and drivers across functional areas
• Deep expertise in data management best practices, standards, and technologies, including master data management, data integration, and metadata management
• Experience leading data governance initiatives, establishing data quality frameworks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common goals
• Proficiency in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making, with a focus on driving towards solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

What happens once your application is submitted?

You will receive an email when your application has been processed. One of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will review and verify, if the applicantion meets the qualifications and the criteria. Once your application has been successfully verified ,and depending on the role, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face to face. Usually after the second or third interview, we will make a decision.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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