Head of Data, AI, Master Data & Process Automation Governance

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2024 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your role

Join OneDigital, the team driving Symrise’s digital transformation with the ambition to become the most digitally empowered company on the planet. Within our Data, Analytics & AI organization, we transform data into decisions and ideas into impact—enabling innovation through trusted insights, scalable platforms, and responsible AI solutions that create measurable business value.

As Head of Data, AI, Master Data & Process Automation Governance , you will play a critical enterprise leadership role in ensuring Symrise’s data and AI ecosystem is trusted, secure, governed, and designed for long-term business impact. You will lead and evolve enterprise-wide governance frameworks across Data Governance, AI Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), and AI-powered Process Automation , establishing the standards and structures that enable responsible and scalable use of data and AI across the organization.

This role sits at the intersection of business, technology, and governance. You will define and operationalize global frameworks, drive governance maturity, and ensure that data and AI solutions are deployed safely, ethically, and effectively. Working closely with senior leaders across business and technology teams, you will help shape how Symrise industrializes data and AI capabilities while ensuring compliance, quality, transparency, and trust.

You will also lead the evolution of governance communities and business process automation initiatives, creating enterprise-wide adoption and ensuring data and AI become foundational enablers of innovation and operational excellence.

About you

• Extensive experience leading enterprise-wide Data Governance, AI Governance, or Master Data Management initiatives in complex global organizations.
• Strong expertise in governance frameworks, data quality management, AI lifecycle governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of defining and implementing enterprise standards, policies, and operating models across large-scale ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) and data quality frameworks as critical enablers for analytics and AI success.
• Experience establishing responsible AI frameworks, model governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Knowledge of emerging AI regulations and compliance requirements, including ethical and responsible AI principles.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with experience engaging senior leadership and cross-functional global teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience building governance communities and driving adoption in matrix organizations.
• Passion for building trusted, scalable, and future-ready data and AI ecosystems that enable enterprise transformation.

Our offer

Location: Barcelona, Spain – home to Symrise’s Data & AI Hub, where innovation, technology, and collaboration come together in a truly global environment.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary package aligned with your experience and expertise
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and work-life balance
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance coverage
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of data, analytics, and AI
• A collaborative and international environment with exposure to global teams and impactful projects
• The chance to be part of Symrise, a world-leading company where innovation, sustainability, and people are at the heart of everything we do

At Symrise, you won’t just join a company—you’ll become part of a purpose-driven organization where your ideas can create meaningful impact and help shape the future of digital transformation on a global scale.