Configurable Materials Master Data Domain Lead
5 days ago
Madrid
ph3Position Overview /h3 pWe are looking for a bConfigurable Materials Master Data Domain Lead /b whose core craft is Variant Configuration. SAP VC, including characteristics, classes, configuration profiles, dependencies, constraints, and super-BoMs, is the structural spine of how we define, price, manufacture, and service our products worldwide. /p pYou will own the strategic data roadmap for this domain, serve as bBusiness Owner for SAP MDG-M and the SAP Variant Configuration landscape (LO-VC / AVC) /b, and orchestrate cross-functional initiatives that enable product innovation, operational excellence, analytics, and intelligent automation. /p pThis is a global role, reporting directly to the Global Head of Data Governance MDM, with end-to-end accountability across RD, Commercial, Procurement Operations, and Finance, spanning Idea-to-Market (I2M), Market-to-Cash (M2C), Plan-to-Deliver (P2D), and Record-to-Report (R2R). /p pIf you have deep VC-modeling expertise and want to shape how a world-class industrial company builds its digital product thread, we want to hear from you. /p h3What you will do /h3 pbVariant Configuration Modeling /b /p ul liOwn and evolve the SAP VC data model as the central spine of dormakaba's product definition: characteristics, characteristic values, classes, configuration profiles, object dependencies, constraints, and variant tables. /li liDrive the strategic evolution from classic LO-VC toward Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC), defining the migration roadmap, capability gaps, and business‑case priorities together with the Global Process Experts and Enterprise Architecture. /li liDesign and govern super‑BoM and variant‑BoM structures that translate configurable product definitions into executable manufacturing and procurement plans across global plants. /li liDefine and maintain the material classification, codification, and hierarchy frameworks that underpin VC model selection and variant determination at scale. /li /ul pbBoM Mastership Digital Thread /b /p ul liOwn the material‑side BoM data strategy and mastership rules across the full digital thread: from engineering‑BoM origins in PLM, through manufacturing‑BoM refinement in ERP, to shop‑floor execution in MES. /li liBuild long‑term standards for BoM structure, revision control, change propagation, and deviation management, ensuring a single source of truth that evolves with our product portfolio. /li liArchitect integration patterns across the materials ecosystem (PLM Windchill, SAP MDG, S/4HANA, PIM/DAM, MES) with a focus on data consistency, real‑time synchronization, and API‑first connectivity. /li /ul pbCommercial, Pricing CPQ /b /p ul liEnsure the VC model drives accurate, scalable variant pricing by linking configuration logic to pricing procedures, condition techniques, and commercial rules in S/4HANA. /li liSupport the integration of VC‑based product models into CPQ platforms and digital sales channels, enabling self‑service configuration with validated, real‑time data. /li /ul pbInstalled Base, Service Aftermarket /b /p ul liExtend the materials master‑data domain toward serialized equipment, service BoMs, and spare‑parts management. /li liDefine how VC‑derived product structures translate into installed‑base records and service‑kit definitions, ensuring traceability from original configuration to aftermarket offerings. /li /ul pbSustainability, Compliance Regulatory Data /b /p ul liEmbed material composition, weight, and substance data into the materials master record to support sustainability reporting and environmental compliance requirements. /li liEnsure compliance‑related data (REACH, RoHS, and future regulations) is structurally linked to the VC model and BoM, enabling automatic variant‑level compliance determination. /li liDrive the data standards that allow dormakaba to answer regulatory, customer, and investor questions about product composition and traceability. /li /ul pbGovernance, Quality Architecture /b /p ul liOwn the strategic roadmap for Configurable Materials master data, aligning it with dormakaba's business, digitalization, and sustainability ambitions. /li liEvolve the global materials governance framework, including data ownership, stewardship, policies, and standards. /li liChampion data product thinking by treating master‑data assets as products with defined consumers, SLAs, lineage, and lifecycle management. /li liApply modern data architecture principles to create a scalable and interoperable materials data ecosystem. /li liBuild and sustain an active external stakeholder network to benchmark practices and introduce emerging industry standards. /li /ul pbTransformation, Systems Change /b /p ul liAct as Business Owner for SAP MDG-M and the SAP Variant Configuration landscape (LO-VC / AVC), shaping their evolution to meet current and future business requirements. /li liLead the materials master‑data workstream within RECITE, dormakaba's global S/4HANA transformation, driving template design, localization requirements, testing, and master‑data harmonization. /li liServe as the direct data‑domain counterpart to the onePLM program, ensuring PLM-to-ERP mapping, BoM synchronization, and digital‑thread alignment. /li liApply AI and intelligent automation to improve profiling, stewardship, anomaly detection, and rule management within the materials domain. /li liLead the materials master‑data community across dormakaba through structured communication, training, engagement, and change‑management initiatives. /li /ul pbOperating Model Team Leadership /b /p ul liDefine and implement a fit‑for‑purpose operating model for the materials data domain, optimizing the interplay of onshore, near‑shore, and offshore resources. /li liMentor and guide the materials data team, fostering accountability, continuous learning, and cross‑functional collaboration. /li /ul h3What we require /h3 pYou are a deep craftsperson in Variant Configuration and materials master data who can navigate complex global matrix organizations, build consensus among senior stakeholders, and translate intricate VC and BoM concepts into business value. You challenge the status quo constructively and energize others to follow. AI is a powerful multiplier in your hands; the VC model and the material master are the core you will never delegate to a tool. /p ul li8–10 years of hands‑on materials master‑data and Variant Configuration leadership in multinational corporations, with a proven track record in configurable‑products industries (industrial technology, engineered products, or similar). /li liDeep expertise in SAP LO‑VC and a clear point of view on the evolution path toward AVC, including the data‑model, process, and governance implications. /li liDemonstrable mastery of VC modeling objects: characteristics, classes, configuration profiles, object dependencies, constraints, variant tables, and their interplay in super‑BoM and variant‑BoM structures. /li liUniversity degree in Data Management, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline. /li liExplicit experience owning BoM data strategy and mastership across PLM, ERP, and MES boundaries — engineering‑BoM, manufacturing‑BoM, and the change‑propagation standards that keep them synchronized. /li liStrong understanding of data modelling, data architecture, and integration patterns. /li liFamiliarity with modern data‑management disciplines: data governance, data quality, data lineage, metadata management, data cataloguing, data observability, and data‑mesh / data‑fabric concepts. /li liProven track record of leading data‑quality improvement programs at scale, including data cleansing, standardization, and harmonization in global environments. /li liExperience working in or designing Shared Services and global delivery models. /li liDemonstrated ability to engage external stakeholders — industry forums, standards organizations, peer networks, and strategic partners — to benchmark practices, introduce innovation, and elevate internal data‑management standards. /li liComfortable applying AI/ML as an accelerator on top of deep domain expertise — e.g., intelligent profiling, automated rule generation, and agentic process automation — while maintaining ownership of the underlying VC and material‑master logic. /li liExcellent stakeholder‑management, communication, and presentation skills; fluent in English (written and spoken). /li liPragmatic project‑management skills with the ability to run multiple workstreams in parallel and deliver on time in ambitious transformation programs. /li /ul h3What we desire /h3 ul liExperience with PLM (Windchill or similar), PIM/DAM, and MES ecosystems is highly desirable. /li liKnowledge of SAP Signavio and LeanIX is advantageous. /li liAdvanced qualifications (e.g., CDMP, DAMA‑DMBOK, or SAP certifications) are a plus. /li liGerman language skills. /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul liHealth insurance /li liFlexible remuneration (childcare ticket, transport ticket, restaurant ticket) /li liFlexible schedule /li liRemote working days /li /ul h3Who we are /h3 pWe are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud‑based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day. /p pWork in a place where you matter – apply now! /p pdormakaba Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. /p pbWE DO NOT ACCEPT SUBMISSIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES FOR THIS POSITION /b /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr