Global Data Architect Innovate, Plan, Make & Deliver

Let's paint a picture of the role

To address the growing complexity of our data landscape, we’ve established a Master Data Management (MDM) Center of Excellence (CoE). This team will focus on our data to drive efficiency and growth across the organization. As our data volume increases, a well-structured data management strategy is essential.

The MDM CoE is seeking an experienced Global Data Architect Innovate, Plan, Make & Deliver to solve challenges. This expert will work on our overall Data Management maturity.

Responsibilities

• MDM CoE Support: Manage or support activities for assigned Data Domains across MDM Foundation, Projects, and Analytics.
• Process Improvement: Drive standardized processes and tools to enhance delivery quality, optimize costs, ensure compliance, and improve customer experience.
• Roadmap Development: Assist GPOs in building data, reporting, and analytics roadmaps.
• MDM Strategy: Communicate and implement the MDM vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Controls & Maintenance: Implement controls for MDM operations, including downstream system impacts.
• Data Dictionary: Develop a data dictionary with naming conventions and governance.
• Data Quality: Lead data quality efforts, including setting standards, data cleansing, and monitoring.
• KPIs & Compliance: Develop KPIs to monitor compliance in the Global MDM Dashboard.
• Governance & Escalation: Act as the Single Point of Contact for data domains, organize governance, and manage issue escalation.
• Change Management: Serve as a change agent for MDM, driving commitment and awareness.
• Standardization: Align master data standards across systems, focusing on innovation and reducing costs.
• Collaboration: Foster teamwork across organizational boundaries and manage multiple complex assignments.
• Customer Service: Ensure strong customer service and support while managing dynamic priorities.
• International Awareness: Adapt to cultural differences with an international mindset.

What do you need to have to be successful in this role?

• Education: Post-graduate in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 10+ years overall, with 7-8 years in process-related functions and data support.
• Systems Knowledge: SAP knowledge. Strong IT/system configuration knowledge and implementation experience.
• Project Management: Experience in project/program management, with certification preferred.
• Process Expertise: Skilled in implementing standardized E2E business processes.
• Business Interaction: Experience working with operational customers, including senior management.
• Data Improvement: Proficient in process and data improvement, using root cause analysis.
• Complex Environments: Experience in complex IT and business environments.
• Regulatory Understanding: Knowledge of external regulatory and industry best practices.
• Data Design: Designs data models using best practices and business insights.
• Cross-functional Partner: Recognized as a credible partner across teams and functions.
• High Quality & Deadlines: Consistently meets deadlines with high-quality work.
• Communication: Strong communicator and change agent, fostering dialogue across stakeholders.
• Travel: Available for moderate travel.

What does AkzoNobel offer in return?

It’s a two-way street. This means that we offer not only a competitive salary but also believe in a healthy work-life balance.

• Above average number of annual holidays: 30 days
• Participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan.
• STI bonus
• Travel allowance, NS business card or a lease car with parking spot.
• Hybrid way of working.
• Being part of events and networking platforms.
• Paint with a discount.

We aim to create a sense of belonging, where everyone can share their diverse backgrounds, participate in events, and connect through networking platforms.

More information on how to apply

We welcome your online application via https://careers.akzonobel.com/.

It is essential for this role that you live in the Netherlands or India (nearby Pune) and that you have a very good understanding and experience of SAP. 

The recruitment process includes a selection of the best applications received through the system, interview rounds and further steps. An online assessment and an employment screening might be part of the selection process.

If you have questions about the role or interview process, please contact Berber Wegener at berber.wegener@akzonobel.com