THE ROLE

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 part of one of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world.

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 for the Americas within the SAP S/4HANA transformation program.
- Serve as the regional SME for Material, Product, and Customer Master Data, ensuring alignment with global standards and business needs.
- Partner with global process owners, business teams, data owners, and system integrators to design and implement target-state master data processes.
- Drive data readiness activities, including cleansing, enrichment, validation, and migration to support successful deployments.
- Establish and enhance data governance frameworks, data quality controls, and master data lifecycle management practices.
- Influence stakeholders and promote standardization through adoption of best-in-class data management processes.
- Lead senior stakeholder discussions, manage data-related risks, and provide recommendations, escalation, and mitigation plans.
- Coordinate testing,



business validation, cutover, go-live readiness, and post-go-live hypercare and stabilization activities while supporting the future data operating model.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- Extensive Master Data Management (MDM) experience within large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
- Strong expertise in Material, Product, and Customer Master Data, including governance, quality, and lifecycle management.
- Proven track record leading data migration, data governance, and data quality initiatives for ERP implementations.
- Deep understanding of master data processes, governance models, hierarchies, and business rules.
- Ability to influence senior business and technology stakeholders and drive decision-making in complex environments.
- Experience working across global, matrixed organizations with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong consulting, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- SAP S/4HANA deployment experience required; carve-out, M&A;, or business separation experience is a plus.

-Bachelor's degree and advanced English level are mandatory*. 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 integral 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.

📌 Master Data Lead Americas (Tultitlán de Mariano Escobedo)
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📍 Tultitlán de Mariano Escobedo