Tech at Pernod Ricard isn’t your average Tech job - we do things differently. From day one, you’ll be part of our borderless ‘one Tech team,’ driving global impact for iconic brands loved worldwide. And as Tech evolves, so do we. We give our people the platforms and opportunities to grow and shape their careers. At Pernod Ricard, we don’t just do Tech. We do Tech with a twist.
Ready to make a Tech impact? Pernod Ricard is looking for a Head of Tech Master Data Portfolio!
You will be based at The Island, our office in central Paris.
The Head of Tech Master Data Portfolio oversees the definition, delivery and continuous improvement of Master Data Management (MDM) platforms and products within the Tech team (multi-domains). He/she is accountable for the reliability, scalability, and adoption of Master Data solutions, ensuring consistency of practices, high quality of services, and alignment with Pernod Ricard Tech and Business strategy.
Your key missions:
Define, maintain, and clearly communicate the vision, roadmap, and ambitions for Master Data platforms and products
Drives best‑in‑class master data capabilities across Finance & Organisation, Product & Materials, Business Partner Vendor, and Business Partner Customer domains; together with functional Masterdata governance team
Ensure consistency of data models, integration patterns, and technical standards across master data domains and platforms (Semarchy and SAP)
Ensure robustness, scalability, security, and performance of Semarchy platforms and associated Data Tech products
Define and monitor key metrics to track platform performance, service quality, reliability, and adoption
Act as escalation point for major technical issues, dependencies, and prioritization decisions related to master data platforms and products
Coordinate closely with Data Governance and Tech organization (Architecture, Security, Integration, Platforms,..) and Business teams to ensure end‑to‑end coherence and data policy adoption
Secure platform and product adoption by driving change management, enablement, and user engagement initiatives
Identify and secure required resources (internal/external) and work with chapters to source required to support product ambitions. Own Portfolio budget (build & run), inc. planning, forecasting and cost optimization
Contribute to the evolution of Tech and Data ways of working, promoting reuse, standardization, and automation
Participate to data governance committees to review integrity, suitability & security of data assets/practices
If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!
Strong senior stakeholder engagement (Tech, Data, Business)
Deep knowledge of data policies core principles (quality & integrity, compliance & security…)
Deep knowledge of end-to-end Master Data lifecycle across domains
Strong expertise in Master Data Management, data platforms such as Semarchy or SAP, and integration
Strategic thinking, with strong execution focus
Proven experience leading masterdata products and platforms in a global environment
Community management & communication skills, with the ability to talk with both technical & non-technical stakeholders
Coaching & people development
Mastery of agile methodology & frameworks
Wait, there’s more…
We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, the possibility to work remotely (up to 2 days a week), a very complete mutual insurance, an attractive compensation including profit-sharing, the possibility to train daily, employee events…
Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents. Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-08-03Target End Date:
Skills Required
- Strong senior stakeholder engagement (Tech, Data, Business)
- Deep knowledge of data policies core principles (quality & integrity, compliance & security)
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end Master Data lifecycle across domains
- Strong expertise in Master Data Management, data platforms such as Semarchy or SAP, and integration
- Proven experience leading master data products and platforms in a global environment
- Mastery of agile methodology & frameworks
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
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What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
