Department Manager Master Data

Overview of the Company

OMV Petrom is the largest energy company in South-Eastern Europe, being active on every aspect of the energy value chain: from wells, producing oil and gas, to refining and fuels distribution, gas supply and power generation & supply. We provide the energy for day-to-day modern life: fuels for mobility, light and heat. We believe that we can only evolve with a diverse mix of employees and by ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

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At OMV Petrom, we have a long tradition of responsible behavior towards employees, the environment and society. Sustainability means a focus on conducting the business responsibly, efficiently and in an innovative way. We are committed to create long-term value for the company and our stakeholders, while respecting the environment and, supporting the communities in which we operate.

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Your tasks

• Manages Master Data department within the assigned scope, ensuring reliable service delivery, adherence to governance standards, and continuous improvement in a complex, international shared services environment;
• Leads, coaches, and develops the Master Data team, with responsibility for day to day people management, performance management, and capability development in line with organizational needs, including structured capability development and succession planning for key roles;
• Implements and maintains Master Data governance frameworks, policies, standards, roles, and controls, ensuring consistent application across SAP systems and related platforms in accordance with Process Manager and Process Owner policies;
• Prepares and proposes priorities, resource allocation, and solution options within the area of responsibility, contributing input to higher level decision making;
• Oversees the execution and continuous improvement of Master Data processes and MDG solutions, ensuring stable operations and alignment with approved Finance Transformation and digitalization roadmaps in accordance with Process Manager and Process Owner policies. Contributes to the Group Finance/GBS Data Management & Governance Office activities, frameworks, polices;
• Ensures compliance with internal control frameworks, access management rules, audit requirements, and regulatory standards; supports the identification of Master Data related risks and the implementation of mitigation measures;
• Monitors and reports on service performance and data quality KPIs, initiating improvement actions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction in accordance with Process Manager and Process Owner policies;
• Acts as an escalation point for all operational Master Data topics, providing structured input and recommendations to senior stakeholders;
• Represents Master Data in cross functional initiatives, contributing expertise and ensuring alignment with business priorities and shared services models;
• Supports change management and stakeholder communication for Master Data and Data Governance related processes, systems, and organizational changes to ensure effective adoption and knowledge transfer.

Your profile

• Master Diploma: Finance, Business;
• Relevant professional experience: more than 9 years;
• Management roles with > 5 years of leadership experience, including international/shared services exposure;
• Solid expertise in Master Data processes, Data governance principles, controls and quality management;
• Proven experience in SAP landscape (ideally MDG, S/4HANA, FI/CO, MM, SD);
• Ability to apply standards and policies and to prepare recommendations for senior management;
• Solid project and transformation management capabilities (Lean / Agile exposure preferred);
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills;
• Very good English language skills; German language skills are an advantage.

What OMV Petrom can offer you

• Long weekend plans are always welcome - on Friday, our office hours end at 14.00.
• You can rely on a health insurance that covers medical treatment in a variety of private medical clinics.
• You can work from home, if the work activity allows.
• The number of your days off increase according to your work experience so that you'll enjoy more free time.
• We aim to make your vacation days happier, by paying each vacation day double.
• Are you a top performer? Your work can be rewarded each three months based on performance results.
• Additional days off and various financial support for different events like marriage, child birth, etc.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of development programs.
• Do you prefer cars or bikes? We have free private covered parking.