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We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Data Lead Americas – Master Data Management & S/4HANA (Temporal)

Scope: Regional Americas

Location: Mexico, Tultitlan - Tepalcapa

T&C;: Project role, end of nov 27

Job Purpose

Data Lead Americas – Master Data Management (S/4HANA)

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Lead Americas to play a critical role in one of the most significant transformation programs in our company's history: the implementation of SAP S/4HANA and the creation of a new standalone organization through the carve-out from Unilever.

This is a unique opportunity to help design and establish the future data foundation of a new company. The role will lead Master Data Management strategy and deployment across the Americas, with a strong focus on Material and Product Domain Management, Customer Master Data, Data Governance, and S/4HANA data transformation.

The successful candidate will combine deep Master Data expertise with a strong consulting mindset, influencing senior stakeholders, driving strategic decisions, and ensuring data is fit for purpose to enable business operations from Day 1.

What You Will Be Responsible For

- Lead Master Data Management deployment and governance activities across the Americas region as part of the SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
- Act as the regional expert for Material, Product, and Customer Master Data domains, ensuring alignment with global standards and business requirements.
- Partner with general process owners, business teams, data owners,



and system integrators to define and implement target-state master data processes.
- Drive data readiness, cleansing, enrichment, validation, and migration activities to support successful S/4HANA deployment.
- Provide strategic guidance on data governance frameworks, data quality controls, and master data lifecycle management.
- Influence and challenge business stakeholders to drive standardization and adoption of best-in-class data management practices.
- Lead discussions with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and risk mitigation plans.
- Coordinate data testing, business validation, cutover, and go-live readiness activities.
- Identify data-related risks, dependencies, and impacts, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when needed.
- Support deployment, hypercare, and stabilization activities following go-live.
- Contribute to building the future operating model and data organization of the new company.

What We Are Looking For
- Significant experience in Master Data Management (MDM) within large-scale global transformation programs.
- Strong expertise in Material Master, Product Master, and Customer Master Data in SAP S/4HANA environments.
- Proven experience leading data migration, data governance, and data quality initiatives for ERP implementations.
- Deep understanding of master data processes, governance models, hierarchy management, and business rules.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and manage relationships with senior executive stakeholders across business and technology functions.
- Strong consulting mindset with the ability to analyze complex problems, challenge assumptions, and develop pragmatic solutions.
- Experience working in highly matrixed, global organizations and managing multiple stakeholders across regions.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong program and project management capabilities.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA deployment programs is required.




- Experience supporting carve-outs, mergers, acquisitions, or business separations is highly desirable.

What You Can Expect
- A unique opportunity to help build the data foundations of a newly established company following a major carve-out from Unilever.
- A highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to senior business and transformation leaders.
- The chance to shape Master Data strategy, governance, and operating models from the ground up.
- Participation in a complex, enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA transformation across the Americas.
- Collaboration with global teams, external partners, and industry experts.
- A dynamic environment where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Significant opportunity to leave a lasting impact on how the new organization operates and grows.

Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business. Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

📌 Data Lead Americas – Master Data Management & S/4HANA (Temporal) (México)
🏢 The Magnum Ice Cream
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