Global Head of Data

We are looking for a Global Head of Data to lead Sunstar’s global data function within the Group Transformation Office. This strategic leadership role will consolidate and embed the Global Master Data Harmonization (GMDH) program and expand Sunstar’s data capabilities into a fully integrated enterprise data function covering governance, quality, architecture, master data, analytics enablement, and data stewardship across all regions and business divisions.

The role is critical to enabling Sunstar’s transformation agenda by ensuring trusted, governed, and scalable data foundations across the organization.

Lead and evolve Sunstar's enterprise-wide data function, ensuring high-quality, governed, and trusted data across all business domains. The Head of Data will establish and operate a global data organization, drive data governance and stewardship, and build the foundations required for business transformation, advanced analytics, and future AI capabilities.

• Lead Sunstar's global data function across governance, quality, architecture, master data management, and analytics enablement, ensuring alignment with transformation priorities.
• Deliver and maintain a trusted enterprise-wide source of truth supporting critical business platforms and transformation programs, including ERP, EPM, HRIS, and group reporting.
• Establish, scale, and lead the central Data GBS organization, including data governance, master data management, data privacy, and data analysis capabilities.
• Define and implement enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, standards, decision rights, and stewardship models across regions and business functions.
• Drive enterprise-wide data quality improvements through measurable KPIs, stewardship accountability, issue resolution processes, and ongoing data-cleansing activities.
• Own and evolve master data management processes across key domains including Customer, Vendor, Material/Product, and Finance, ensuring robust lifecycle and change-control management.
• Partner closely with IT and business stakeholders to implement data taxonomy, governance solutions, and enterprise data architecture capabilities.
• Lead the transition of data programs from project implementation into sustainable, SLA-driven operational services and governance models.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements, protecting data as a secure and trusted enterprise asset.
• Develop the future data landscape by extending governance from master data to transactional, digital, asset, and analytics data, while preparing the organization for advanced analytics and AI adoption.
• Build and develop a high-performing global data team, strengthen data literacy across the organization, and manage strategic partnerships within the GBS operating model.
• Provide executive reporting, governance metrics, and strategic insights to the Transformation Office Director, ExCo, and Transformation Steering Committee.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance, master data management (MDM), data quality management, and data operating models.
• Knowledge of modern enterprise data platforms, data architecture principles, and MDM technologies.
• Business fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and information security frameworks.

• 10-15 years of experience in enterprise data management, master data, data governance, or related disciplines within complex multinational organizations.
• Proven track record of delivering and embedding large-scale master data harmonization or MDM programs.
• Experience designing and operating enterprise data governance frameworks and data quality programs.
• Experience building and leading global data organizations, Centres of Excellence, or GBS/shared-services models.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional transformation initiatives in matrix organizations.
• Experience managing multicultural teams and collaborating across…