Sr. Manager Data & AI Data Modeling

Barcelona, Spain or Hyderabad, India

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and collaborative Lead for our Data Modeling Team to drive the design and implementation of domain and enterprise data models based on Data Vault principles. The successful candidate will ensure best practices in data modeling are followed, promote consistency and scalability, and work closely with data engineering to deploy robust, business-ready solutions

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of data modelers, ensuring adherence to Data Vault 2.0 principles and data modeling best practices.
Guide collaboration of the modelers with subject matter experts and product owners to define and refine business conceptual models.Facilitate workshops and effectively communicate business models to key stakeholders.
Oversee the translation of business models into logical and technical data models.
Ensure alignment of models with technology constraints by working closely with data engineers.
Coordinate the data modelers efforts with visualization experts to deliver models that meet reporting and analytics needs.
Establish modeling standards and conduct regular reviews to ensure quality and consistency.

We offer:

Enterprise-wide influence – Shape the design and structure of data models that underpin reporting and AI solutions across all business units, ensuring data consistency and high impact.
Innovation with purpose – Develop and implement advanced data modeling techniques that enable the creation of meaningful AI models and BI tools to address real business challenges.
A collaborative ecosystem – Work alongside digital partners, business leaders, and external experts to deliver unified, trusted data models that support cohesive analytics.
A culture of trust and ethics – Lead the development of data models with integrity, ensuring all solutions adhere to the highest standards of fairness, transparency, and compliance.

You bring:

Proven experience leading data modeling teams in an enterprise environment.
Deep expertise in Data Vault 2.0 modeling, including hubs, links, and satellites.
Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, business intelligence, and analytics requirements.
Experience collaborating with business stakeholders, data engineers, and visualization experts.
Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Proficiency with automated data modeling and ETL tools.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it is fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.