Director MDM processes

Location
: Barcelona, Spain

Own Master Data Management processes. Together with IT and business partners, ensure MDM solutions fullfil the need of business stakeholders and are compliant to regulations and policies. Own, monitor and follow-up the MDM continuous improvement initiatives portfolio. Define MDM documentation standards. Ensure documentation and data assets (data catalog) are up-to-date. Hire, manage, support and develop team members.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design MDM solution to meet business and compliance requirements.
• Support corporate intiatives such as M&A, ERP integration...,
• Together with business partners and MDM service delivery, continously improve End-to-End business processes. Manage initiative portfolio,
• Drive simplification, standardization, accuracy, reliability and automation of MDM processes.
• Enable and support GES-MDM service delivery,
• Lead and elevate team, foster a culture of transparency, excellence, innovation and accountability.

We bring

• The opportunity to play a global and impactful role in a market leader Company
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.

You bring

• 5+ years of leading experience in Master Data Management/Data Governance area,
• 3+ years of experience in implementing global shared services,
• Your expertise in how master data impact E2E business processes,
• Your experience in matrixed, multicultural environments with global scale and complexity,
• Your growth mindset, proactivity, absolute customer focus, data driven and impact obsessed approach,
• Your strong communication, collaboration, influencing and people management skills.

Our recruitment process
Are you interested in this role? Please, apply by submitting your Cv in English.

About Dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Interested in the position? Please apply online by sending us your CV in English via the career portal -

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help – just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.