Data Business Workstream lead - Material Master

Role Overview: You will be responsible for designing and implementing Data Management Business Process Design and Governance processes within the Operations Data domain team. Reporting to the LDC Core Data Lead and collaborating closely with the Enterprise Data Owner's team and Functional teams, you will focus on establishing and developing Novartis" data capability and leading the implementation within the LDC scope. Key Responsibilities: - Accountable for overall global Material master business process design and improvement activities in alignment with business goals and priorities, collaborating closely with Solution teams and business process owners. - Ensure consistency and completeness of the end-to-end design with Material master business processes and underlying data design. - Design and solution the Material master data management processes comparable to the best in class process, identifying areas of process opportunities & improvements in line with Novartis guidelines and Business specific requirements. - Identify digital solutioning options in collaboration with respective IT teams to ensure business user acceptance, enablement of business process automation capabilities, and best practices for data management processes. - Drive the plan for implementing and adopting the Material master business process design in LDC releases in collaboration with Core and Adopt teams. - Gather and implement data requirements from Business Function, GPO, EDO, and team, as well as other dependent projects/programs. - Facilitate cultural change by improving data literacy across the business through training, education, and increasing data consumption. - Act as a point of reference and contact for all queries related to Material master process and data design. - Drive the transition into new ways of working defined by Enterprise Operating model per LDC Scope. Qualifications Required: Education: - Masters university degree or higher Work Experience: - At least 5 years of experience in regional or global role in material/product data related functional area such as Material master data management, Product master data management, or Supply chain master data in a cross-functional setting. - Solid understanding of cross-functional master data management business process design and best practices in master data governance. - Experience with SAP MDG, SAP S/4 HANA, materials management, and related data concepts. Experience in SAP PLM/SAP EHS and/or Specification Management is an additional advantage. - Proven track record in detailing data concepts for material master from both conceptual and operational governance perspective. - Experience in driving discussions and facilitating cross-functional decision-making in a matrix organization. - Experienced in collaborating with diverse project teams including functional solution teams, data governance teams, and system configuration workstreams. - Additional Project Management training, a certification/designation desirable Skills: - Business acumen: Very good understanding of Material master data models in connection with the operational significance of key data elements and cross-functional elements of data governance. - Curious and forward-looking: Looks for examples both inside and outside the company to identify fit-for-purpose design for the company. - Data savvy: Proven experience in analyzing the As-Is and proposing solutions that are fit for purpose. - Technical and process knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of driving data-driven business process definition and governance. - Collaboration and influencing skills: Outspoken and experienced in interacting and driving solutioning in x-functional matrix organization. Excellent interpersonal communication skills to drive conversations in virtual and diverse audiences.,