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MDM Application Engineer (Stibo STEP)

Location: DMESS, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Department: Data & AI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shape the Future of Master Data at Damen

At Damen Shipyards Group, we are on an ambitious journey to become a truly data-powered organization. To support this vision, we are strengthening our Data & AI capabilities and investing in the people, platforms, governance, and technologies that enable trusted, high-quality data across the enterprise. The role is intended to strengthen Damen's Master Data Management capability and ensure that master data becomes a reliable foundation for operational excellence, analytics, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.

We are not looking for someone who simply administers an application.

We are looking for a hands-on MDM professional who understands how master data drives business value and who can help evolve our enterprise data landscape through robust platform engineering, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration. You may come from manufacturing, shipbuilding, construction, marine, offshore, engineering, energy, utilities, or similar asset-intensive industries where fragmented data, disconnected systems, and inconsistent data definitions create operational challenges.

This is an opportunity to influence how trusted master data is managed across a global maritime leader and contribute directly to Damen's Data & AI transformation journey.

The Role

As an MDM Application Engineer (Stibo STEP), you will be responsible for the configuration, development, support, and continuous improvement of Damen's Master Data Management platform.

You will work closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, Data Engineers, and business stakeholders to establish scalable master data capabilities that improve data quality, governance, standardization, and business performance.

The role requires a balance between technical expertise, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, operational support, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Develop & Enhance the MDM Platform

Configure and maintain Stibo STEP workflows, business rules, validations, and data models
Translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable MDM solutions
Develop enhancements that improve data quality, process efficiency, and user experience
Support the onboarding of new master data domains and data management capabilities
Ensure platform configurations align with enterprise architecture and governance standards

Support Business-Critical Operations

Investigate and resolve incidents, defects, and service requests
Monitor platform performance, stability, and reliability
Provide application support and technical guidance to business stakeholders
Manage operational activities through established service management processes
Maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories

Enable Enterprise Data Quality & Integration

Design, develop, and support integrations between Stibo STEP and enterprise platforms
Ensure master data consistency across multiple systems and business domains
Collaborate with integration teams to maintain secure and reliable data flows
Support enterprise-wide data quality initiatives
Contribute to the implementation of data stewardship and governance practices

Collaborate & Drive Continuous Improvement

Work with Product Owners, Data Architects, and business stakeholders to prioritize improvements
Participate in Agile delivery processes and sprint activities
Collaborate with external implementation partners and technology vendors
Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and simplification
Promote best practices in Master Data Management across the organization

What We're Looking For

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in Application Engineering, Enterprise Applications, Master Data Management, or related disciplines
Hands-on experience with Stibo Systems STEP or comparable MDM platforms
Proven experience configuring, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise applications
Experience working with business-critical systems in complex organizations
Experience working within Agile delivery environments
Experience supporting global stakeholders across multiple business functions

Technical Expertise

Stibo Systems STEP
Master Data Management (MDM)
Data Governance
Data Quality Management
JavaScript
REST APIs
JSON & XML
Workflow Configuration & Automation
Enterprise Systems Integration
Azure DevOps
ServiceNow
Data Modelling Fundamentals

Personal Attributes

Analytical and structured thinker
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Customer-focused and service-oriented
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Pragmatic, hands-on, and outcome-oriented
Comfortable working in evolving and fast-paced environments
Passionate about data quality, governance, and continuous improvement

Why Join Damen?

At Damen, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping establish trusted data foundations that support business operations, digital transformation, analytics, and AI initiatives across a global maritime leader. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders across multiple countries, functions, and business units while working with one of the organization's key enterprise data platforms.

As part of a growing Data & AI function, you will benefit from strong executive sponsorship, strategic investment, and the opportunity to contribute directly to Damen's long-term data maturity ambitions. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, business engagement, and innovation while working in a collaborative environment that encourages ownership, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is currently working as an MDM Engineer, MDM Application Engineer, Stibo STEP Consultant, Product Information Management Consultant, Application Engineer, Enterprise Application Specialist, Master Data Specialist, or similar role within a complex industrial organization and has experience implementing, supporting, and improving enterprise master data capabilities.

This individual combines technical expertise, business understanding, and stakeholder collaboration skills to deliver reliable solutions that improve how master data is managed across the enterprise.