Description
Intro
We are looking for an experienced and driven leader with a passion for process improvement, data quality, and operational excellence. This role requires someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution while driving accountability across a complex global organization. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong cross-functional partnerships, and continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes, systems, and team performance through scalable and user-focused solutions. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening specification governance, improving data integrity, and supporting efficient commercialization across the enterprise.
Product Data Specification Manager at a glance ...
The Product Data Specification Manager leads the creation, management and maintenance of material, packaging, and product specifications across our international portfolio. This role serves as the subject matter expert and primary escalation point for specification data, business rule compliance, and specification processes. You will partner closely with teams across R&D, Process Governance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Commercialization to ensure accurate, compliant, and high-quality product data while supporting commercialization timelines and business needs. This role also drives process improvements, KPI management, training, and system enhancements to strengthen specification governance and improve data quality and operational excellence across the organization.
Key Ingredients:
Lead Specification Governance & Operational Excellence
Lead the governance, creation, and continuous improvement of R&D product specifications to ensure data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency
Serve as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for specification processes, systems, and business rule governance
Build and drive process improvements, KPI development, system enhancements, and training initiatives to strengthen specification management and improve execution
Support implementation of regulatory, ESG, compliance, and business-driven data changes while ensuring alignment with global standards
Apply an end-to-end process mindset to improve specification workflows, governance, and cross-functional collaboration.
Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team Leadership
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support commercialization timelines, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
Lead and develop a high-performing global team through coaching, performance management, and resource prioritization
Foster collaboration and accountability across regions and functions to ensure consistent execution and high-quality outcomes
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve technical, process, and specification-related challenges
Recipe for Success: Apply if this sounds like you!
Leadership experience managing global teams within specifications, product data, or quality systems environments
Experience working with specification systems, digital platforms, and data governance processes
Familiarity with GS1 standards and industry best practices preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to proactively identify and drive process improvements and change initiatives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
We hope you find a seat at our table!
Location(s)
NijmegenProduct Data Specification Manager • Nijmegen
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