Regional Master Data Governance Manager (d/f/m)

About this Position

The Regional Master Data Manager (Manufacturing) ensures consistent application of Global Manufacturing Master Data standards across all sites in the region and drives continuous improvements in data quality, governance, and process adherence. The role leads the Regional Master Data Community of Practice, enables strong collaboration between plants and functions, and provides structured feedback to Global Process Owners to support the development and refinement of global standards, templates, and roadmaps. The position plays a key role in securing accurate, reliable, and compliant Manufacturing Master Data to enable effective production, planning, costing, and reporting processes.

What you´ll do

• Ensure consistent adherence to Global Manufacturing Master Data standards, templates, and governance requirements across all regional sites
• Monitor compliance, identify deviations, and drive corrective and preventive actions together with plants, Data Stewards, and cross‑functional teams
• Analyze Master Data quality metrics, uncover systemic issues, and lead initiatives to enhance, harmonize, and automate data processes
• Standardize and optimize Master Data creation and change workflows to improve accuracy and reduce cycle times
• Lead the regional Community of Practice, share best practices, enable capability building, and ensure alignment on global updates and initiatives
• Represent the region in global governance forums and contribute to shaping future templates, rules, and Master Data roadmap priorities
• Coordinate data‑cleansing activities, ensure timely updates to key Master Data records, and support resolution of issues impacting manufacturing execution, planning, and costing
• Consolidate regional insights and operational needs to support global planning, pilot readiness, and successful rollout of Master Data standards and solutions