Data & Analytics Manager Global Operations

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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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

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tesa is one of the world's leading manufacturers of adhesive tape solutions, with a range of more than 7,000 products. With passion for technology, we drive innovation, reliability, and sustainability to shape a better future.

Our solutions make a difference in the work, products, and lives of our customers across a variety of industries, including Automotive, Electronics, and Home applications. With this, we address a broad segment of business customers, but also you as a private consumer.

You might be surprised to discover the many places where our adhesive solutions are at work, from the battery in your electric car, to the display of your mobile phone, and even in the elevator in your building. Wherever you look, you'll find tesa - holding the world together since more than 125 years.