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Barry Callebaut Director, Master Data Projects in Lodz, Poland
Director, Master Data Projects
Location:
Lodz, PL, 90-530
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
About the role:
Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and we're looking for a (Senior) Director of Master Data Projects, to build a foundation for data-driven decision-making, based on accurate and consistent master data records. Leading the Master Data Projects team, you will contribute to our digital and data-driven future by ensuring smooth master data project completions, as well as a successful project risk resolution.
Key responsibilities:
Oversee all data-related activities for global programs and projects conducted every year in BC, reporting to the [(Senior) Director/Head of] Master Data Management - 100 projects every year (SAP Implementations, Digital programs, Transformation initiatives, Improvement projects, etc).
Co-lead - heavy on data- programs, and projects - eg. Data Stream in S4H preparation.
Lead the Master Data platform implementation.
Manage the project outsourcing partner(s), contribute to contract arrangements, create KPIs, and framework agreement, and ensure the expected delivery.
Lead a globally distributed team of data stewards and data custodians, ensuring master data projects comply with the aligned scope, timeline, capacity planning, and budget.
Support central project portfolio management in annual and mid-term planning processes, and project controlling.
Represent the master data team in project SteerCos.
Own and enhance our project execution methodology for master data projects.
Provide guidance and support to your team, enabling them to lead and manage master data projects, as well as the successful resolution of project risks and issues (e.g. opening, acquisition of new production facilities, onboarding of new production lines).
Oversee the coordination of project portfolio timelines, ensuring alignment with all required stakeholders (e.g. business, regions, etc.).
Collaborate with business stakeholders and ensure that business requirements are understood and reflected in our projects.
Oversee and support relevant audits required for master data management projects.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, aiming for efficient and highly automated operations.
Prioritize master data project initiatives based on business value and steer the implementation of new technologies.
About you:
Graduate degree in IT/technology, data, computer science, engineering, business administration, or a comparable field.
Proficiency in English.
Deep understanding of roles, processes, and technologies around master data management incl. related trends, and best practices.
15+ years of experience in managing data in diverse global programs.
Experience in SAP implementations and transformation Programs.
Solid experience in managing outsourcing partners in the project delivery field.
Ability to lead very diverse & dispersed teams of 20-30 people (internals & externals).
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including the management of multicultural, dispersed teams.
Experienced in building up and managing state-of-the-art master data projects.
The ability to bring people together and mobilize individuals to pursue a joint agenda.
Demonstrated success in leading diverse teams & driving change in a collaborative way on a global scale.
Independent and self-driven personality, highly developed communication & influencing skills.
Ability to separate key data design topics vs regular ones.
Skills to create internal and external partnerships/networks across the organization.
Exhibits a passion for data-centric technology and innovation, constantly seeking new and creative solutions to enhance processes, decision-making, and user experiences.
Embraces agile methodologies and flexible thinking to adapt to changing digital trends and business needs.
Puts a strong emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across different levels of the organization and with external partners.
Possesses good communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situations, identify critical issues, and make bold, strategic decisions to drive progress.
We offer:
Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
Annual bonus based on your work results.
Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
Group life insurance.
Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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