Assistant Group Manager - Master Data & Management

Managerial Requirements -

Executive presence, Story-telling, Leadership skills, transformation, Conflict management, Stakeholder management, Change management, Project management, AGILE ways of working Executive presence, Story-telling, Leadership skills, transformation, Conflict management, Stakeholder management, Change management, Project management, AGILE ways of working.

Required Technical Competencies -

• SAP / Other ERP expertise
• MS Office Suite/ Teams Expertise

Required Functional skills -

• Drive culture and mind set change within teams
• Part of leadership team in contributing to MDM Process strategy & Transformation
• Contribute to MDM Process target picture roadmap realization and managing transition & projects, adhering to project milestones & timelines
• Monitor, track and control project outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
• Delivering value to countries through business case realization & improving customer experience (NPS)
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
• Develop and deliver proposals for new process transitions and presentations to various audiences, including GSC Leadership team, sponsors and key stakeholders
• Background in Lean Six Sigma is a plus
• IFRS Certification is a plus
• Exposure to Retail / wholesale industry + IT Projects (Automation / ERP implementation) is a plus
• International Exposure (Min 6 months) is a plus.

Behavioral Competencies -

• Proactive and Solution oriented attitude
• Leading by example
• Integrity and honesty first approach
• Result self-driven and high motivation
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Cost Leadership
• AI & Digital
• Open to travel & Hybrid working.

Bachelors / Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Master Data Certification (preferred reputed institute).

• 10 years+ of experience in Master Data Management, Source to Pay End-to-End Process – Transformation, Transition, Service delivery, Digitization
• Experience in people leadership with leading multiple teams across – MDM process (50+ FTEs) and driving results
• Experience in driving MDM process transformation including but not limited to process improvements, standardization, best practices and bench marking
• Stakeholder engagement & relationship management including stakeholder visits
• Set-up, review & baseline business & operational KPI’s
• Out of the above 5+ years of experience in contributing towards MDM /PTP teams change management and process transformation including digital
• Experience in building team capabilities, individual developments & create career path
• Good oral and written communication skills, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management 
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, escalate / resolve issues appropriately