Director, Master Data Governance & Management

Job Summary

This role is a high-visibility leadership position within Alcon's Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation organization. The Director, Global Supply Chain Master Data Governance will be responsible for strategy, governance, and execution of master data across global supply chain and commercial operations, ensuring a trusted, scalable data foundation that enables operational excellence, digital transformation, and advanced analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve Alcon’s global Master Data Governance organization, building strong stewardship, accountability, and operational rigor
• Define and implement a future-state MDG operating model across Supply Chain and Commercial domains
• Own SAP MDG implementation, adoption, and optimization, including standard workflows, automation, and embedded data quality controls
• Serve as Global Process Owner for Product/Material Master Data, driving alignment across Finance, QA, Manufacturing, Planning, Distribution, Warehousing, and IT
• Establish enterprise data governance frameworks, KPIs, and performance dashboards to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and scalability
• Drive digital enablement through automation and AI-enabled tools (e.g., classification, validation, enrichment, duplicate detection)
• Ensure master data readiness for commercial launches, IBP, CRM, MES, and system integrations
• Act as a trusted partner to senior business leaders and the voice of master data within global digital transformation initiatives
• Provide expertise for major enterprise initiatives including new product launches, acquisitions/divestitures, planning transformations, and network changes
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, regulatory requirements, and external compliance standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Location: Onsite
• Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%
• Relocation Assistance: None
• PREFERRED: Extensive experience leading Master Data Governance and global process ownership in complex, multinational environments
• Deep functional expertise in SAP MDG and supply chain and commercial master data domains
• Proven success driving enterprise digital transformation, automation, and standardization
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across functions and geographies
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing global teams
• Track record of delivering measurable business impact through data quality, governance, and operational excellence

Qualifications

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Benefits

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Skills

• Master Data Governance
• SAP MDG
• Supply Chain Management
• Commercial Operations
• Data Quality
• Data Governance
• Enterprise Digital Transformation
• Automation
• AI-Enabled Tools
• Master Data Readiness
• Business Impact Delivery
• Data Quality, Governance, and Operational Excellence

Pay

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