S4o9 Master Data Project Lead, MEU

Job Description

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SAP S/4 Hana and o9 Planning Transformation is a multi-year, global program to transform and optimize business capabilities in service of our Vision 2030.

We are seeking a highly capable and resilient Senior Manager to co-lead the data management stream for the S4o9 program in MEU. This critical role will work alongside the MEU Data Management Integration Lead to ensure the end-to-end preparation and seamless project implementation.

The successful candidate will lead a team of SMEs and drive readiness activities, data integration preparation, design preparation, testing, training and change enablement. In addition, the successful candidate will represent the MEU region in global design discussions, serving as the primary interface to translate business needs into executable solutions. 

This is a leadership position suited for someone who thrives in complex, fast-changing environments and can lead teams through ambiguity, resistance and transformation fatigue — while keeping business continuity and go-live quality as top priorities.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Data Integration & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end data migration and quality validation for all master data objects.

• Business Readiness & De-risking: Identify and mitigate risks early, ensuring markets are prepared for the implementation.

• Testing & Training: Lead data-focused testing cycles (UAT, mock loads) and coordinate training efforts for data teams.

• Design Adoption & Smart Fit: Review and adopt the global data design template, ensuring it is fit-for-purpose. Boldly propose practical design enhancements where needed to meet operational realities.

• Opportunity Identification: Identify and advocate for cross-market harmonization, automation and continuous improvement opportunities to unlock long-term value.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the key interface between regional teams and global program functions. Partner with IT, business stakeholders, data governance and local markets to ensure aligned, consistent delivery.

• Change Leadership: Drive engagement and clarity across teams, handling resistance with structured, proactive communication.

• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of SMEs across data domains, ensuring delivery excellence and cross-functional alignment.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Deep knowledge of regional specifics for the respective domain(s) in terms of SAP data management, data quality, solutions landscape, business processes, and stakeholders.

• Holistic understanding of Mondelēz business processes and exhibit expertise in functional business processes, supported by a robust understanding of SAP data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office solutions, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint, leveraging these tools to facilitate communication, collaboration, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• People Management experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across business and technical functions to achieve project milestones.

• Excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication in English and at least one of the most spoken languages within the region, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical data solutions and driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proven experience in data management, with a focus on data process, governance, and quality, preferably in the context of SAP S4/HANA implementations in multinational FMCG environment

• Experience with data cataloging, cleansing and migration tools and techniques, as well as metadata management principles.

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to data migration.

• Strong track record of driving change and innovation, with the ability to think outside the box and embrace an agile and growth mindset.

• Result-oriented with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

More about this role

Education / Certifications:

• Degree in Data Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

• DAMA certifications and SAP S/4 knowledge is a plus

Job specific requirements:

• English Proficiency mandatory and any additional language is a plus

• 8+ years of professional experience in business processes operations, with relevant experience in Master Data Management & process transformation, ideally in the consumer goods industry

• Direct Business experience in functional areas within Finance, Supply Chain, Sales or related commercial functions is a plus

• Experience working in complex, multi-country, matrixed environments, ideally within Europe.

• Proven success in leading cross-functional project teams, including SMEs and technical/functional stakeholders

• Experience in SAP solutions

Travel requirements:

• 20% travel requirements

Work schedule:

• The successful candidate will represent the MEU region in global design discussions, serving as the primary interface to translate business needs into executable solutions. 

• This is a leadership position suited for someone who thrives in complex, fast-changing environments and can lead teams through ambiguity, resistance and transformation fatigue — while keeping business continuity and go-live quality as top priorities.

Relocation Support Available? No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryWe value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to applyOur people make all the difference in our succes

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply

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