Project Manager - Data Management Migration, Europe (S/4HANA Program)

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We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
Lead the data management stream for the S4HANA program, overseeing data migration, business readiness, testing, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
We are seeking a highly capable and resilient Senior Manager to co-lead the data management stream for the S4Hana program in MEU. This critical role will work alongside the MEU Data Management Migration Lead to ensure the end-to-end preparation and seamless project implementation.
The successful candidate will lead a team of SMEs and drive readiness activities, data migration preparation, design preparation, testing, training and change enablement. In addition, the successful candidate will represent the MEU region in global design discussions, serving as the primary interface to translate business needs into executable solutions.
This is a leadership position suited for someone who thrives in complex, fast-changing environments and can lead teams through ambiguity, resistance and transformation fatigue - while keeping business continuity and go-live quality as top priorities.
How you will contribute
You will:
  • Data Migration & Delivery: Oversee end-to-end data migration and quality validation for all master data objects.
  • Business Readiness & De-risking: Identify and mitigate risks early, ensuring markets are prepared for the implementation.
  • Testing & Training: Lead data-focused testing cycles (UAT, mock loads) and coordinate training efforts for data teams.
  • Design Adoption & Smart Fit: Review and adopt the global data design template, ensuring it is fit-for-purpose. Boldly propose practical design enhancements where needed to meet operational realities.
  • Opportunity Identification: Identify and advocate for cross-market harmonization, automation and continuous improvement opportunities to unlock long-term value.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the key interface between regional teams and global program functions. Partner with IT, business stakeholders, data governance and local markets to ensure aligned, consistent delivery.
  • Change Leadership: Drive engagement and clarity across teams, handling resistance with structured, proactive communication.
  • Team Management: Lead a team of SMEs across data domains, ensuring delivery excellence and cross-functional alignment.

What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader with a passion for data transformation and the maturity to operate in high-stakes, multi-country environments. The successful candidate brings a unique balance of business acumen, technical data knowledge and people leadership. This person is naturally curious, resilient under pressure and confident driving outcomes across diverse, cross-functional teams.
Knowledge, Experience and Education:
  • In-depth knowledge of master data concepts, including master data domains, data models and master data hierarchies
  • Strong understanding of data management principles, including data governance, quality and migration.
  • Understanding of data migration and transformation tools
  • 8+ years of professional experience in business processes operations, with relevant experience in Master Data Management & process transformation, ideally in the consumer goods industry
  • Direct Business experience in functional areas within Finance, Supply Chain, Sales or related commercial functions is a plus
  • Familiar operating in large and complex multi-national organizations to create alignment for her/his strategic priorities across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in working across functions with ability to interact effectively with and be credible with Senior leadership
  • Degree in Data Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong understanding of data governance, quality control frameworks, and business process alignment.
  • Experience working in complex, multi-country, matrixed environments, ideally within Europe.
  • Proven success in leading cross-functional project teams, including SMEs and technical/functional stakeholders
  • Experience in SAP solutions
  • DAMA certifications and SAP S/4 knowledge is a plus
  • English Proficiency mandatory and any additional language is a plus

Personal Skills and Characteristics
  • Strong strategic skills with the ability to anticipate business opportunities, think broadly when confronting business issues
  • Naturally curious, with a passion for learning and finding new solutions that enhance business performance
  • Familiar operating in large and complex multi-national organizations to create alignment for strategic priorities across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in working across commercial functions with ability to interact effectively with and be credible with Senior leadership
  • Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills with high levels of emotional intelligence
  • Persistent and resilient in the pursuit of objectives; is comfortable with ambiguity; and confidently, manages risk and uncertainty; driven and results oriented and holds self and others accountable
  • Agility to manage and influence in a virtual, remote, worldwide organization

More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
This role is foundational to the success of S4o9 in Europe. The right candidate will ensure we go live with clean, aligned and business-ready data - while also enabling teams to embrace new ways of working confidently and sustainably.
The role reports to: MEU Data Management Integration Lead - S409 Program
Education / Certifications:
  • DAMA certifications and SAP S/4 knowledge is a plus
  • English Proficiency mandatory and any additional language is a plus

Travel requirements: occassional
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Service Operations (Delivery)
Global Business Services

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of professional experience in business processes operations
  • In-depth knowledge of master data concepts
  • Strong understanding of data management principles
  • Experience in SAP solutions
  • Degree in Data Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, or equivalent
  • DAMA certifications and SAP S/4 knowledge is a plus

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage and wellness offerings are broad in U.S. postings, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness programs, and fertility support; some roles note coverage effective on start date or soon after. One manufacturing posting cited employees paying roughly 7% of premiums, which is described as favorable versus many employers.
  • Retirement Support U.S. roles consistently reference a 401(k) with company matching (e.g., “3% on 6% invested”), and some union positions reference additional retirement or pension benefits under collective agreements. Separate salaried materials describe company contributions up to 9% with vesting after two years.
  • Parental & Family Support A published global parental‑leave standard sets minimums worldwide, including adoptive and foster parents, with U.S. materials indicating paid bonding leave for all caregivers. This signals sustained emphasis on family support across markets, with local specifics determined by role and location.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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