People Services - Data Governance and Master Data Management Manager Location: Barcelona - SpainGrade: L4.2Hiring Manager: Matthieu LachiezeHybrid Full time About the job
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

Sanofi is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented leader for the role of P&C Data Governance and Master Data Management Leader. This critical position is responsible for the management and governance of Workday position and organization data, as well as core taxonomy administration (jobs and skills), HR self-service report design, HR data governance, data lineage, data quality, and analytical support tools for People & Culture. The leader in this role will ensure data integrity across all workforce and employee datasets, driving continuous improvement programs globally. This role requires deep expertise in data management best practices, along with the ability to influence and lead data governance initiatives across Sanofi’s People & Culture (P&C) function.

Main responsibilities

Data Governance Leadership

Oversee the governance and management of Workday position and organization data, ensuring alignment with Sanofi's strategic goals and P&C objectivesEstablish and enforce data governance frameworks that uphold data quality, integrity, and compliance

Master Data Management

Lead the administration of core taxonomies, including organizations, positions, jobs and skills, ensuring that master data is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively supports business processesManage data lineage and maintain comprehensive documentation of data flows and transformations

Data Access Controls

Manage the definition and configuration support to role-based security and reporting access rights in response to the P&C Operating Model, and taking into account data privacy as well as data classification requirements

Data Quality Assurance

Implement and oversee data quality management processes, ensuring high levels of accuracy and consistency across all workforce and employee datasetsDevelop and enforce data standards and policies to maintain data quality over time

Analytical Support

Provide strategic support for analytical tools and processes, ensuring that workforce and employee data is readily accessible and actionableOversee HR Report design standards in WorkdayFacilitate listening activities through survey set-up and data engineering support teamsCollaborate with analytics teams to enable data-driven decision-making across the P&C function

Continuous Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to data governance and master data management, ensuring that data practices evolve to meet changing business needsInfluence and lead global programs to enhance data management practices and outcomes

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with cross-functional teams, including Digital P&C Products, the Digital Data Office, Finance, and all P&C Centers of Excellence (CoEs), to ensure successful implementation of data governance and management strategiesProvide guidance and support to stakeholders on data-related matters

About you

Experience

Solid of experience in data management, data governance, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing data management teams and processes

Technical Expertise

Deep technical knowledge of data management best practices, with proven experience in Workday position management, core taxonomy administration, and data governance maturity model frameworksDomain experience with HR data management is essentialSpecific exposure to jobs and skills frameworks, as well as Workday’s object model are preferred

Leadership and Collaboration

Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing cross-functional teams and influencing global data initiativesAbility to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across digital, P&C technology strategy, and P&C CoE teams

Strategic Vision

Demonstrated ability to anticipate data management needs and lead the implementation of data governance strategies that align with business objectivesFocus on continuous improvement and innovation in data practices

Languages

Fluent in English

Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.Contribute to a company that is not only a leader in healthcare but also a pioneer in digital transformation, shaping the future of global health. Work on Global programs in a truly International and multi-cultural environment.Work with highly qualified teams using state-of-the-art technologies to shape the future of Sanofi.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
 

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!