Master Data Manager & Business Tools (f/m/d)

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA – Sustainable solutions for a world of applications

At GEA, engineering for a better world is our purpose, and our mission is crystal clear: We safeguard future generations by providing sustainable engineering solutions in the food, beverage and other key industries.

In our HRT (Heating and Refrigeration Technologies) division, our proven comprehensive portfolio - including heat pumps - plays a crucial role towards the decarbonization of cities and the reduction of global CO₂ emissions.

We are now seeking a skilled and motivated individual to establish, manage, and optimise our data processes and projects that support key business tools, functions and initiatives. This position requires a combination of leadership, technical expertise, and process optimization to ensure high data quality and operational efficiency.

As a valued member of our team, you have the freedom to make a difference, with your contributions helping shape and guide our organization towards success.

As Master Data Manager & Business Tools​ (f/m/d), you will join our friendly, international, and diverse team. Join us on our journey towards sustainability and take the first step towards an exciting new opportunity!

Responsibilities:

• Lead data operations within the HRT division, ensuring efficient data workflows, high data quality & management

• Working in a multi-matrix organisation, you will implement open collaboration between the division, region and countries and central functions

• Be responsible for selected HRT master data domains (Customer and others e.g.: Supplier, Material …)

• Be the HRT division CRM tool owner, responsible for coordinating CRM activities, project portfolio and deliverables

• Develop, document, and optimize HRT CRM processes for data quality, governance and operational excellence.

• Identify and monitor the customer data quality issues in CRM and ensuring the region and countries data experts implement the right remediation plan.

• Collaborate with the global master data organisation and cross-functional teams to align master data domains’ roadmaps with business needs and priorities.

• Ensure compliance with the global data governance policies and data privacy regulations.

• Manage the CRM features backlog ensuring alignment with business needs and technical limitations.

• Collaborate as a technical expert on various projects, e.g. S/4HANA and other business tools.

• Develop a team of data stewards and analysts to ensure efficient data operations across the business units.

• Oversee project timelines and ensure successful delivery of data-related projects.

• Foster a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement and high-quality output.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Your Profile & Qualifications:

• Ideally a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or related field.

• Strong experience of data governance, data quality, and data management principles.

• Strong knowledge of data management and/or data operations processes

• Expertise in SAP C4C module.

• Familiarity with SAP MDG modules for master data governance and management.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to guide and lead senior management stakeholders on technical expertise and best practices, fostering a data-driven culture.

• Strong methodological and technical understanding and an analytical approach to problem solving

• Ability to work effectively in a team, curiosity and enthusiasm

• Experience with visualisation of large amounts of data (e.g. SAP Analytics Cloud, PowerBI, further data visualisation tools.)

• A good understanding of the latest trends in AI & Data analytics technologies.

• Act as lead in project & change management

• English (working proficient)

We offer:

• The chance to contribute to a better world

• An exciting task in a diverse, friendly and motivated team

• True ownership in your area of responsibility and the freedom to make a difference

• International and innovative environment

• Hybrid / remote work model

Did we spark your interest?

Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Did we spark your interest?
Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.