Job Title: Associate Director GES MDM Solutions.

Location: Hyderabad, India.

The elevator pitch of the role.

- The GES-MDM Solutions Associate Director leads the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) solutions landscape.

- The role is accountable for ensuring high data quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across global master data platforms, while managing a geographically distributed technical team and partnering closely with business, IT, and data stakeholders to support strategic initiatives such as M&A, data governance, and digital transformation.

- At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional.

- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value.

- Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your Key Responsibilities:

- Lead global MDM solution design and delivery Own the design, implementation, and support of the master data hub (golden record repository) and related MDM solutions in Informatica and SAP, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment with business needs.

- Drive master data conversion and large- scale initiatives Lead and execute MDM data conversion activities to support mass master data changes, including M&A programs, using standardized data conversion frameworks and tools.

- Ensure data quality and governance frameworks Collaborate with Data and AI teams to design, implement, and support enterprise data quality frameworks, while enabling and supporting business users and an active data steward community.

- Manage MDM platforms, tools, and integrations Oversee demand management tools and workflows (ServiceNow), Informatica integrations, system connectivity, authorizations, scheduling, and release management in close partnership with IT and D&T teams.

- Lead and develop a global MDM technical team Hire, manage, and develop a multi- location MDM technical team (approximately 17 people), fostering strong people management, capability growth, and knowledge retention in line with company values and HR policies.

- Monitor performance, stakeholders, and continuous improvement Manage a portfolio of initiatives, track KPIs such as project delivery, data quality metrics, and customer satisfaction, and engage with senior stakeholders (business leaders, data owners, IT, and M&A governance) to continuously improve MDM services and outcomes.

We Bring:

- A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.

- Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.

- A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.

- Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.

- Continuous learning and development through structured programs.

- An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.