Project Lead (f/m/D) – SAP Master Data Governance

A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Project Lead (f/m/d) – SAP Master Data Governance, you lead the Master Data Governance capability within our S/4HANA transformation program and drive the continuous development of SAP MDG solutions for Business Partner, Finance, and Material master data. You ensure compliance with enterprise-wide data standards, regulatory requirements, and sustainable data quality while establishing master data as the single source of truth across the organization. You coordinate the delivery of MDG requirements into templates and rollout programs, represent the capability in governance forums, and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives. In parallel, you safeguard a stable, scalable, and audit-compliant MDG platform within a complex global transformation environment.
How You’ll Make An Impact
End-to-end ownership of the global MDG capability, including master data governance, data models, processes, solution architecture, roadmap management, and alignment with S/4HANA, PLM, Data Governance, and enterprise transformation initiatives
Definition and enforcement of master data standards, governance frameworks, data quality requirements, Clean Core principles, Key Design Decisions (KDDs), and cross-functional collaboration models across Business Areas and Global Functions
Leadership and steering of international MDG teams, resource and capacity planning, vendor and partner management, stakeholder engagement, and escalation management within a complex global environment
Governance and delivery oversight for MDG-related template developments, rollout activities, release management, implementation prioritisation, testing readiness, cutover coordination, and operational handover to service organisations
Ownership of data quality, compliance, and audit frameworks, including KPI management, regulatory adherence, risk mitigation, solution stability, and governance of MDG-managed business partner, finance, and material master data
Representation of the MDG capability within executive governance bodies, steering committees, programme boards, and business forums, including advocacy for master data management, change management, and enterprise-wide data governance practices
What You Bring
Extensive professional experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Master Data Governance (MDG), and enterprise data governance within complex global organizations, ideally covering Business Partner, Finance, and Material master data domains
Proven leadership and delivery experience in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation, template, and rollout programs, including capability ownership, cross-functional coordination, and organizational change management
Strong expertise in SAP MDG solutions and frameworks, including data models, workflows, BRF+, data replication concepts, governance processes, integration architectures, and S/4HANA template principles
In-depth knowledge of data quality management, data governance, migration, and integration methodologies, including KPI-driven governance frameworks, remediation processes, and SAP/non-SAP landscape integration
Solid understanding of regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements, including financial controls, data protection standards, customs and trade regulations, and risk management in enterprise data environments
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making capabilities, combined with international leadership experience, vendor management expertise, a solution-oriented mindset, and professional fluency in English; German language skills are advantageous
About The Team
In our Business Functions we enable our organization to reach their targets by providing best-in class services and solutions in the areas of IT, HR, Finance, Real Estate, Strategy & Technology and more.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100.000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme
We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder
We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity
The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose
In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
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