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# Senior Manager Master Data Management

- **Company:** Symrise
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Decision Support Systems, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-manager-master-data-management-en-madrid-ID-365548561

## About the Role

Experience in Master Data Management, data governance, or related data disciplines
Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and data quality principles
Experience leading cross-functional programs or enterprise initiatives
Knowledge of master data processes, controls, and lifecycle management
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience working across business and technology teams
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
Passion for data-driven transformation and continuous improvement
Fluent English; additional languages are a plus

## Description

OverviewIn this role, you'll lead Symrise's enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) efforts to ensure reliable, well-governed data across the organization.You'll partner with business and tech teams to align MDM with enterprise data and AI governance standards, driving quality, consolidation, and access.You'll shape governance maturity and promote adoption of standards to enable data-driven decision making.This position sits in the Barcelona Data & AI Hub and offers impact across a global, cross-functional landscape.Compensations / BenefitsLead enterprise-wide Master Data Management initiatives across business domainsDefine and implement governance standards, processes, and best practices for master dataEnsure data quality, consistency, and integrity across systems and platformsSupport efficient data consolidation and access control processesCollaborate with business and technology stakeholders to align MDM initiatives with organizational prioritiesDrive adoption of master data standards and governance frameworks across teamsMonitor and improve MDM processes and governance maturityIdentify opportunities to leverage automation and AI capabilities to enhance master data processesAct as a trusted advisor on master data strategy and governance topicsQualificationsExperience in Master Data Management, data governance, or related data disciplinesStrong understanding of data governance frameworks and data quality principlesExperience leading cross-functional programs or enterprise initiativesKnowledge of master data processes, controls, and lifecycle managementStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsExperience working across business and technology teamsAnalytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilitiesPassion for data-driven transformation and continuous improvementFluent English; additional languages are a plusRequirementsCompetitive salaryHybrid working modelPrivate health insuranceLife insuranceOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologiesCollaborative international environment#J-*****-Ljbffr


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