OU EU Data Steward Lead

Responsibilities

• Data Quality & Stewardship Support
• Perform routine data quality checks on assigned data domains to validate accuracy, completeness, and consistency , for Master and Transactional data.
• Ensure effective governance of master data throughout its lifecycle, including reviewing, validating, and correcting attributes, hierarchies, and mappings , with primary focus on Product, Customer, and Pricing data.
• Continuously monitor data quality, proactively identifying issues, performing root-cause analysis, and defining remediation actions.
• Manage data quality escalations, working closely with markets and operating units to resolve data and process issues
• Business & Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with Data Owners, Business Process Owners / Value Stream Leads, and technical Product Owners to define and enforce data definitions, business rules, standards, policies, and procedures .
• Act as a trusted data partner to commercial and operational stakeholders, translating business needs into clear data requirements.
• Lead and facilitate data forums and working groups to discuss challenges, share insights, and drive alignment and engagement.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on assigned data domains and market archetypes, particularly indirect and distributor-driven markets .
• Data Standards, Playbooks & Enablement
• Develop and maintain data standards, guidelines, and playbooks to enable consistent data maintenance and adoption of new capabilities.
• Support change initiatives by ensuring data readiness and clear guidance during system enhancements or process transformations.
• Promote best practices in data stewardship and contribute to continuous improvement of EDM processes.
• Systems, Tools & Data Flows
• Maintain a strong understanding of end-to-end data flows , including inputs and outputs for capabilities such as Customer Planning (e.g. Visualfabriq), Trade Promotions, and Net Revenue Management.
• Validate and reconcile data across multiple sources, including SAP , Trade Promotion Management systems, POS and sell ‑ out portals, and third ‑ party providers (e.g. NielsenIQ /IRI).
• Utilise enterprise data management tools such as Informatica IDMC to support governance and data quality activities.
• Team and Leadership
• Where required manage and develop Data Stewards.
• Manage and use external resources to deliver objectives as required.
• Drive the collaboration across the Data Steward community.
• Your profile
• R equired:
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Engineering, Data, Information Systems , or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in data stewardship, data governance, or a closely related role .
• Demonstrated experience delivering or supporting complex, cross-functional data initiatives .
• Understanding of the CPG/FMCG industry , including commercial processes, customers, and competitive dynamics.
• Knowledge of relevant data governance standards, policies, and regulatory requirements , and their practical application.
• Experience working with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to

Benefits

Additional Information

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter - one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands - including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® - lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose - to deliver better everyday health with humanity - at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture. Role overview The Senior Data Steward plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and governance of enterprise data across the Operating Unit. This role requires a strong understanding of business processes, data standards, and reporting requirements, combined with proactive ownership of data quality issues and remediation activities. Acting as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, the Senior Data Steward ensures data requirements are clearly defined, understood, and consistently applied. The role supports reliable decision-making, regulatory compliance, and the successful delivery of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) initiatives, contributing directly to Haleon's overall data strategy and operational effectiveness. This position involves extensive cross-functional collaboration and offers the opportunity to influence a critical, strategic capability within a complex, multinational organisation.

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