Associate Director GES MDM Solutions

Job Title: Associate Director GES MDM Solutions

Location: Hyderabad, India

The GESMDM Solutions Associate Director leads the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) solutions landscape. The role is accountable for ensuring high data quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across global master data platforms, while managing a geographically distributed technical team and partnering closely with business, IT, and data stakeholders to support strategic initiatives such as M&A, data governance, and digital transformation.At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting 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

• Lead global MDM solution design and delivery Own the design, implementation, and support of the master data hub (golden record repository) and related MDM solutions in Informatica and SAP, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with business needs
• Drive master data conversion and largescale initiatives Lead and execute MDM data conversion activities to support mass master data changes, including M&A programs, using standardized data conversion frameworks and tools.
• Ensure data quality and governance frameworks Collaborate with Data and AI teams to design, implement, and support enterprise data quality frameworks, while enabling and supporting business users and an active data steward community
• Manage MDM platforms, tools, and integrations Oversee demand management tools and workflows (e.g., ServiceNow), Informatica integrations, system connectivity, authorizations, scheduling, and release management in close partnership with IT and D&T teams.
• Lead and develop a global MDM technical team Hire, manage, and develop a multilocation MDM technical team (approximately 17 people), fostering strong people management, capability growth, and knowledge retention in line with company values and HR policies.
• Monitor performance, stakeholders, and continuous improvement Manage a portfolio of initiatives, track KPIs such as project delivery, data quality metrics, and customer satisfaction, and engage with senior stakeholders (business leaders, data owners, IT, and M&A governance) to continuously improve MDM services and outcomes.
  
  

We Bring

• A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.
• Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
• Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.
• Continuous learning and development through structured programs.
• An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.
  
  

You bring

• Bachelor's or master's degree in IT (or equivalent professional experience) with approximately 15 years of overall experience, including at least 5 years in Master Data Management within an international organization.
• Solid technical understanding of enterprise system landscapes, particularly SAP and Informatica, enabling effective oversight of MDM solutions and platforms.
• Demonstrated success in people management, with the ability to shape teams, manage and develop individuals, and retain critical knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities, supported by intellectual rigor to address complex data, system, and organizational challenges.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), with very good communication and presentation skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a proven capability to foster crossfunctional collaboration toward shared goals.
• Ability to drive change by inspiring confidence and continuous improvement, while maintaining a pragmatic, serviceoriented, and solutionfocused approach.
  
  

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas They're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact 0ur Talent Acquisition Business Partner - [Confidential Information] / [HIDDEN TEXT].

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.