Principal Architect Sustainability Data (m/f/d)

Fresenius is running a business-led transformation, enabled by technology, supporting #FutureFresenius strategy. The IT Business Transformation organization partners with business teams to deliver cutting-edge IT solutions, leveraging SAP S/4HANA and other related solutions to create a scalable, unified and future-ready digital foundation.

Our mission is to architect, plan and implement standardized solutions supporting harmonized end-to-end processes that streamline operations and enable data-driven decision-making. By fostering collaboration and utilizing the advanced capabilities of ERP solutions, we drive delivery of transformative progress across enterprise architecture, strategic roadmaps, SAP functional and technical solutions. Delivery is done to meet quality and compliance needs in a highly regulated environment.

As part of the Fresenius SAP S/4HANA business transformation program, we are seeking a skilled Architect for Sustainability Data within our Data Stream to drive global excellence in integration sustainability requirements into the new IT landscape.

Join us in shaping the future of Fresenius, where IT is a strategic enabler for long-term success.

Your assigments

• Demand Planning:

  • Collaborate with Sustainability and Sustainability-related Function and optimize sustainability data management and reporting processes to align sustainability data requirements are considered and realized.

  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure operational alignment and achieve strategic sustainability objectives.

• Process Definition & Standardization:

  • Define, document, and implement sustainability data management processes into operational levels.

  • Work with Sustainability Line Function and Business Functions to harmonize process standards across the company.

  • Identify and implement best practices to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.

  • Support definition and enforce implementation of data standards

• Sustainability-Software & Implementation Projects:

  • Lead or actively support software implementation projects involving SAP solutions, sustainability software tools and actively drive the integration of sustainability data requirements into existing SAP solutions.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on sustainability software functionalities, integration, and best practices.

  • Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure successful system adoption and alignment with business requirements.

• Business Transformation & Strategic Initiatives:

  • Acts as a connecting link between the IT and sustainability communities.

  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of data management processes.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in sustainability, business administration, industrial engineering, or a related field

• At least 8 years of professional experience in data governance, master data management, or enterprise data stewardship

• Strong understanding of master data management principles, governance frameworks, and metadata concepts

• Extensive experience in sustainability data management, process design and relevant IT solutions within global organizations, preferably pharmaceutical industries or FMCG

• Proven track record in defining and implementing sustainability data management and reporting processes

• Demonstrated success working in business transformation environments

• Excellent working knowledge of SAP systems (type ERP, MDG) and data management tools

• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art sustainability software and software implementation projects

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented and structured approach as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in cross-functional and intercultural settings

• Ability to explain complex topics clearly and influence at all levels of the organization

• Fluent English and German skills