Project Lead (f/m/D) – SAP Master Data Governance

Location: Germany — Muelheim an der Ruhr, Erlangen, and Berlin. Flexible and remote work options are offered.

Company

hirify.global develops energy technologies and enterprise solutions supporting reliable and sustainable energy systems worldwide.

What you will do

• Own the global Master Data Governance capability, including data models, processes, solution architecture, roadmap management, and alignment with S/4HANA, PLM, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Define and enforce master data standards, governance frameworks, data quality requirements, Clean Core principles, Key Design Decisions, and cross-functional collaboration models.
• Lead and steer international MDG teams, including resource and capacity planning, vendor and partner management, stakeholder engagement, and escalation management.
• Oversee MDG template development, rollouts, release management, prioritization, testing readiness, cutover coordination, and operational handover.
• Own data quality, compliance, audit, KPI, risk mitigation, and solution stability frameworks for Business Partner, Finance, and Material master data.
• Represent MDG in executive governance bodies, steering committees, programme boards, and business forums.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience in Master Data Management, Master Data Governance, and enterprise data governance within complex global organizations. Experience should ideally cover Business Partner, Finance, and Material master data domains.
• Proven leadership and delivery experience in large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation, template, and rollout programs.
• Strong expertise in SAP MDG solutions and frameworks, including data models, workflows, BRF+, data replication, governance processes, integration architectures, and S/4HANA template principles.
• In-depth knowledge of data quality management, data governance, migration, and integration methodologies. This includes KPI-driven governance, remediation processes, and SAP/non-SAP landscape integration.
• Solid understanding of regulatory, compliance, and audit requirements, including financial controls, data protection standards, customs and trade regulations, and enterprise data risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills, plus international leadership, vendor management expertise, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Professional fluency in English.

Nice to have

• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace with colleagues from more than 130 nationalities and a commitment to equal opportunities.
• Attractive market-aligned remuneration and an employer-financed company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to become a hirify.global shareholder.
• Flexible and remote work options with offices designed for collaboration.
• Professional and personal development programmes and learning materials.
• Flexible working-time models, childcare options, trial part-time work, and sabbatical opportunities.