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We are seeking a highly skilled professional with strong leadership qualities, effective communication, and analytical abilities to join our newly established Global Nestlé Data Governance team in Barcelona, Spain. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Finance with a strong understanding of core data.
Position Snapshot:
* Type of Contract: Full time
* Function and Stream: IT – Data Governance
* Type of work: Hybrid
* Work Language: Fluent Business English (other European languages are a plus)
The role:
This role focuses on acting as a lead and subject matter expert to ensure effective governance of Nestlé’s critical Master Data and Data Lake in the Finance and HR domains, as well as other core Master Data such as Customers, Vendors, and Company codes.
Under the guidance of the Group Head of Data Governance, you will be responsible for driving quality and consistency of Master Data like Product Classification, Location, Employee, Customer, Vendor, and for maximizing the benefits of data products in Nestlé’s data lake around finance and Human resources. You will oversee these critical data assets across geographies, categories, and functions.
What you’ll do:
* Lead, develop, and drive performance of a team of Data Stewards through coaching, empowerment, and recognition.
* Collaborate with corporate functional business owners, geographical zone data leaders, IT organization, and shared services to ensure data is managed as enterprise assets, maintained, and utilized effectively to support business objectives.
* Contribute to or drive projects optimizing sourcing, consolidating, and auditing Product Content for internal and external use.
* Organize and define data standards, business rules for automation, lifecycle, as well as roles and responsibilities.
* Define and support deployment of new services in Nestlé Business Shared Service centers to support data quality and consistency.
* Represent Nestlé in external industry workgroups.
We offer more than just a job: We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive social benefits package, including a top-tier pension plan, health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth through ongoing training and career development.
* Hybrid working environment with flexible schemes. Our campus is dog-friendly and equipped with amenities like a medical center, canteen, and co-creation areas.
* Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, and various volunteering initiatives.
Join our global team of IT professionals at Nestlé, driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address digital opportunities. Grow in a dynamic environment, collaborating with worldwide business partners to deliver integrated tech solutions!
What will make you a great fit?
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information systems, business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
* Proven experience with increasing leadership responsibilities in IT and Finance Data Management, utilizing Performance Excellence tools (lean, six sigma, TQM).
* Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively at various organizational levels.
* Ability to lead and influence without authority, fostering alignment across diverse teams.
* High flexibility and agility to adapt to a evolving organizational environment.
Bonus points if you:
* Have a strong understanding of Data Governance practices (Cataloging, Quality, Definition, Curation, GS1 standards).
* Have experience with HR Data and systems.
* Are familiar with software used in Data domains (e.g., SAP Finance, SAP MDM).
Not a perfect match? No worries! Nestlé supports your growth with customized development solutions.
Application journey:
1. Apply via our portal
2. Submit your CV
3. Relevant applicants are contacted
4. Interviews
5. Feedback and offer
6. Location checks and pre-onboarding
7. First working day
About Nestlé:
We are the world's largest food and beverage company with brands like KitKat, Nescafé, Maggi, and Purina. With approximately 275,000 employees, we aim to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect for all. In 2022, we achieved CHF 94.4 billion in sales, with 344 factories across 77 countries. Learn more at www.nestle.com.
We promote diversity across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion, and disability.
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