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Master Data GPO
 

The Global Process Owner (GPO) for Master Data Domain is accountable for end-to-end design, governance and continuous improvement of a core business process & data across all regions and key enterprise systems publishing or consuming Customer data. The GPO defines global standards, data quality and compliance rules, drives harmonization and standardization across regions, functions and business units, ensuring alignment with Alcon’s strategic objectives and operational excellence. While focusing on Customer Master Data domain the GPO will be closely liaising with Product, Material, Vendor Process Owners.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Process Ownership & Governance

Own and maintain global process standards, documentation, and lifecycle governance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives , regulatory requirements and internal controlsDefine, monitor and enforce global policies, KPIs, and performance targets.Lead initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.Ensure alignment with regional and local process owners (RPOs/LPOs)
and other business initiatives.Govern global documentation and training materials.Lead change management efforts to support process adoption and maturityChair the regular GPO governance forum, driving cross-functional alignment and decision-making.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Solicit, evaluate and prioritize enhancement requests from Regional and Local Process Owners (RPOs & LPOs) based on ROI, global impact, and strategic fit.Approve major system and process changes; escalate where necessary.Act as business approver for system/process enhancements and knowledge documentationTrack ROI on process improvements and validate benefit realization
(e.g., reduced cycle times, higher data accuracy).Lead or sponsor continuous improvement and transformation initiatives
(e.g., FIT, Kaizen/Lean, Greenbelt projects) to remove bottlenecks, consolidate tools or increase automationImplement and optimize MDM tools and platforms

Stakeholder & Community Management

Act as the single point of contact for CMD process matters; engage with regional teams, business units, and senior leadership.Build, lead, and engage a global network of RPOs and LPOs, facilitating regular knowledge‐sharing sessions.Chair regular forums with LPOs and RPOs to align on global requirements
and share best practices.Promote global adoption of standardized processes and tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with IT, Digital Health, Business Stakeholders, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and other functional teams to ensure process integration and alignment, and to ensure new systems / modules comply with global process design.Serve as escalation point for unresolved issues from RPOs/LPOs.Align with Process Expert Leads and other GPOs on cross-functional impacts.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field.8+ years of experience in process and data ownership, operations, or transformation roles.Proven experience in leading cross-functional and cross-regional initiatives.Med-Tech or other Life Science industry experience a plusExperience in setting-up Master Data Centre of Excellence a plus

Skills & Competencies

Deep understanding of end-to-end business processes.Deep understanding of Master Data and MDM principlesStrong leadership and stakeholder management skillsExcellent analytical, data driven decision-making, and prioritization abilities.Change management and continuous improvement mindset.Ability to balance global standardization with local flexibilityStrong process design and project management skills.Experience with CRM/ERP/MDM systems (e.g., SFDC, SAP, Oracle,Reltio,  Informatica).Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional regional languages are
a plus.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Very best working environment for our employees – Alcon Polska has been recognized as a Top Employer for the two years in a rowTruly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the worldAttractive benefits package (private medical care, group insurance, lunch card, transportation allowance, pension plan, Multisport/cultural card, Alcon products for you and your significant other)Attractive compensation package (including bonus scheme and language allowance)Hybrid work model (3/2/weekly)Modern office with a lot of facilities inside located at NewCity building, 15 Marynarska Street, Warsaw

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