Data & Analytics Manager Global Operations

• Data Governance & Standards
• Drive Global Operations' data strategy and ensure interoperability with tesa-wide data initiatives
• Operate the governance framework: data ownership, quality standards, metadata, FAIR principles
• Lead cross-functional alignment on data definitions, glossaries, and data standards
• Main stakeholder alignment across corporate data governance, IT, plants, clusters, and central functions
• Data Analytics, Data Infrastructure & Self-Service
• Own the strategic business direction of Global Operations' data analytics platform: data architecture, evolution, and global rollout
• Develop re-usable, standardized data products as a foundation for analytics, decision support, and AI across Global Operations' platforms & systems
• Build self-service capabilities, enabling clusters and plants to derive insights independently
• Act as the primary Global Operations interface to IT on analytics platform and architecture decisions – bridge Global Operations requirements into central IT roadmaps
• AI & Enablement
• Align AI Ambassador approach with Global Operations requirements; hub-and-spoke contact to the global AI organization
• Align global AI strategy with Global Operations capabilities; translate targets into realistic, prioritized initiatives
• Ensure data foundation and integration landscape enable increasingly automated decision-making at scale

Educational qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or related degrees
• Broad knowledge in Operations & Supply Chain as well as Industry 4.0
• Leadership, Project & Change Management skills

Relevant experience

• 3-5 years of work experience in Operations
• Track record of digital projects in the area of manufacturing as Project Manager
• Solid understanding of manufacturing and shop-floor processes
• Expertise in requirements engineering with high-level understanding of IT architectures
• Experience in managing, leading & motivating project teams, ideally in matrix structures
• Working in international and cross-functional teams (IT, Supply Chain, Operations, HR)
• Knowledge of agile project methodologies; experience as product owner is a plus

Personal characteristics & behavior

• Passion for digitalization on the shop floor, excitement to identify and learn new technologies
• Strong analytical skills, ability to synthesize data into meaningful conclusions
• Entrepreneurial mind, enthusiastic personality, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel; fluent in German and English