Global Information and Master Data Governance Expert
Job description
At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!
We are looking for a Global Information & Master Data Governance Expert
Are you passionate about building robust data governance frameworks and eager to make a global impact?
At Billerud, we are driving a strategic transformation to enhance operational excellence. Since early 2024, we have embarked on a journey to redesign our end-to-end processes and prepare for the implementation of SAP with first roll-out autumn 2025. We are committed to making Billerud easier to work with, better to work for, and unlocking our full potential.
For our Global IT organisation and the IT Governance function, we are looking for a Global Information & Master Data Governance Expert to lead our global master data governance initiatives.
In this role you are responsible for leading data governance efforts for specific Global master data domains (e.g., material, business partner, BOM, routing, WorkCentre, etc.), ensuring high data quality, consistency, and compliance across our systems and processes. You will act as a subject matter expert for both the domain and the supporting Master Data Management (MDM) tooling, including maintaining and configuring workflows, rules, and reference data to support governance objectives. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, data owners, and data maintenance teams to define standards, improve data quality, and maintain compliance with our corporate data governance policies.
Your main tasks will be:
- Data & Information Framework: Act as domain expert for master data, ensuring governance, defining standards, and providing guidance and training.
- Data Governance: Collaborate with IT and business units to align data architecture and lifecycle with governance goals, establish and monitor data quality KPIs, support defining and implementing master data processes and workflows, and support compliance through proper controls and traceability over master data.
- Data & Information Repository: Support the development of the enterprise data catalog and assist in configuring master data management automation tools.
- Business Collaboration: Collaborate with data owners, data management teams, and stakeholders to improve data quality and enforce governance policies, and facilitate governance forums to align decisions and communicate changes.
You reports to the Manager Global IT Information & Process Governance. This role is located in Solna, Stockholm Sweden and requires some international travel (5%).
At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.
Qualifications
To succeed in this position, we believe you have:
- University Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Enterprise Architecture, Engineering or a related field.
- Solid experience in establishing and managing master data and information governance frameworks – preferably in a manufacturing and international context.
- Deep knowledge of ERP master data objects (preferably SAP S/4 HANA) including material, business partner, etc.
- Familiarity with MDM platforms and tools like SAP MDG
- Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and data quality principles.
- Fluency in English (oral and written) is required; Swedish is a plus.
Personal qualities
For us, personality is important. To succeed in this position, we believe you bring strong business acumen and a genuine enthusiasm for driving change. You naturally focus on solutions and can navigate between detailed tasks and the broader strategic picture. You have a proven track record of building effective solutions and leading their implementation collaboratively across diverse teams. Your approach is organized and thoughtful, with excellent skills in structuring, analyzing, planning, and prioritizing work.
Our values are central in our business and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say!
Contact
If you want to know more about the role you are welcome to contact Alexander Artz, recruiting Manager, Manager Global IT Information & Process Governance, alexander.artz@billerud.com
If you want to know more about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Alice Lundberg, Talent Acquisition Partner, alice.lundberg@billerud.com
Please note that response times may be longer than usual due to the vacation period.
Application information
Welcome with your application no later than 10th of August.
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
Why us?
- An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
- Development and career opportunities
- Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
- Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.
Our recruitment process will contain: Interviews, recruitment test, references, alcohol- & drug tests and background check.
Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?
At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.
Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.
We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 43.5 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.
