Senior Manager, Product Data Specification

In this role you will lead the creation and governance of product specifications across our international portfolio to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. You will partner with R&D, Process Governance, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Commercialization to support commercialization timelines while maintaining high data quality. You will drive process improvements, KPI management, training, and system enhancements to strengthen specification governance. This role offers impact across a global market, balancing strategy with hands-on execution to elevate operational excellence.

• Lead specification governance and operational excellence across the product data domain
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for specification processes, systems, and business rule governance
• Drive process improvements, KPI development, system enhancements, and training initiatives to strengthen specification management
• Support regulatory, ESG, compliance, and business-driven data changes while aligning with global standards
• Apply an end-to-end process mindset to improve specification workflows, governance, and cross-functional collaboration
• 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

• Leadership experience managing global teams within specifications, product data, or quality systems environments
• Experience 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 ability to drive process improvements and change initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• communication
• stakeholder management
• collaboration
• specification systems
• digital platforms
• data governance