Master Data Management Data Lead

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.  We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.  Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta is seeking a Master Data Management Data Lead in Slater, IA. This role will oversee the strategic direction, governance, and operational excellence of master data within the Seeds organization.

The Master Data Management Data Leadwill guide the master data function through the entire SAP ECC and S/4HANA transition, maintaining business continuity in the current ECC environment while developing and sustaining a long-term master data operating model in S/4HANA. Responsibilities encompass establishing, owning, and evolving the enterprise MDM governance framework—covering policies, roles, forums, and standards. The role involves leading migration strategies, such as data cleansing, readiness assessments, validation, cutover planning, and hypercare support. Developing SOPs, data models and definitions, KPIs, and quality monitoring processes is essential for maintaining data excellence.

The position requires coordinating cross-functional initiatives with IT, Regions, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, and Program leadership. Regular reporting on progress, risks, and decisions to senior leadership ensures compliance and audit readiness. Additionally, the role manages team capability development, performance, and the evolution of the global operating model, along with overseeing budgets, tools, technology enablement, and training investments.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, completeness, and compliance across ECC and S/4HANA.
• Own master data architecture decisions and migration execution plans; manage issue escalation and change control.
• Deliver cleansing/readiness initiatives and risk mitigation to protect business continuity.
• Maintain integration with adjacent systems, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Balance BAU ECC stability with S/4HANA transformation milestones and adoption.
• Establish sustainable, auditable governance and drive adherence across regions/functions.
• Manage complex stakeholder environment and competing priorities under compressed timelines.
• Enable knowledge transfer and build long-term capabilities across global team and business owners.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Data Management, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong understanding of SAP ECC, S/4HANA, SAP MDG, and enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Certifications in SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, or Change Management preferred.
• 8+ years of SAP Master Data experience across ECC and S/4 environments.
• Proven leadership of master data migration/transformation programs.
• 3+ years leading teams (onshore/offshore).
• Experience building and governing global MDM frameworks.
• SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP MDG, and data migration tools.
• Data quality rules, workflows, and monitoring/automation.
• Project and change management methodologies (e.g., cutover, hyper care).
• Stakeholder engagement and communication across matrixed, global environments.

Desired:

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Team development, coaching, and performance management.
• Decision-making and problem-solving under ambiguity.
• Governance mindset and ability to drive accountability.

• 60% of work is performed in standard office; 40% in on-site/field locations or meetings.
• Computer usage for extended periods; ability to work across time zones.
• Occasional international travel: valid passport and driver’s license required.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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