Data Management & Quality Manager

Job title: Data Management & Quality Manager

City, country: Barcelona, Spain

Work mode: Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Data Management & Data Quality Manager to join our Data Governance & Strategy cluster and will be reporting directly to our Data Management & Quality Chapter Lead.

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

Your key responsibilities

• Design and Implement Data Management Strategies: Develop and deploy comprehensive data management strategies, including data governance frameworks and quality assurance protocols.
• Metadata Modelling: Create and manage metadata models that support our data governance strategy and our data platform operational needs.
• Data Quality Management: Implement data quality frameworks, perform data profiling, and establish quality rules to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical and business stakeholders, to gather requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Data Migration and Integration: Oversee data migration projects, ensuring seamless integration of data from multiple sources and systems.
• Tool Implementation: Implement and manage data management tools and platforms, such as Informatica, AWS, and others, to support data governance and quality initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and standards, including GDPR, PCI DSS, and others.

• Documentation and Training: Prepare comprehensive documentation and conduct training sessions to ensure teams are self-sufficient in data management practices.

We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers. 
• The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry
• A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the beauty and fragrance industries.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• A supportive workplace environment with importance placed on work/life balance. 
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
• An esteemed leadership team driving the industry forward, offering mentorship and guidance to shape your career path.

You bring 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in data management and data quality roles, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Extensive experience with data management and quality tools, including data lineage, profiling, cataloging, and metadata management solutions (e.g., Informatica).
• Proven ability to establish and enforce data quality standards and processes. In-depth knowledge of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PCI DSS) and ensuring compliance in data management practices.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate) and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), DAMA certification is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record in facilitating stakeholder meetings and workshops. Experience conducting data audits to identify and address areas for improvement.
• Skilled in implementing data quality frameworks and processes to monitor, assess, and enhance data quality. Experience with cloud platforms, SaaS, and microservices (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Mimi Phommachak, Recruiter (mimi.phommachak@dsm-firmenich.com )

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.  

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. 

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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