Data Product Owner Incubator

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. 

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.  

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future! 

Data Product Owner Incubator (104859) 

Working Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)

Location: Mississauga, ON 

Where the Chemistry Happens…

Within the Group Data Office as part of BASF’s Data & AI Powerhouse, we drive BASF’s overall Data Management and contribute to the convenient, efficient, and compliant data usage within BASF. We deliver services all around Data Product creation, Data Strategy, Data & AI Governance and Projects. Providing data as Data Products and organizing data in Domains enables colleagues across the organization to create value.

We are seeking a Data Product Owner Incubator to join our team. In this role you will leverage cutting-edge and proven technologies to reshape the way we execute business processes and innovation. If you are passionate to maximize value generation from latest developments in AI, don’t hesitate to contact us!
 

Formula for Success: You Will…

• Create data products for the BASF group that are of use for business stakeholders.
• Understand the business user needs and hands-on combine the right data to fulfil the need for a data product, taking into account the required consumption method, frequency etc.
• Help business stakeholders share, distribute, and consume data in a structured, governed, and harmonious way.
• Act as role model and train further Data Product Owners on their role and execution.
• Collaborate closely with Data Domain Owners and Data Owners to ensure consistent, correct and fast Data Product creation.
• Play a crucial role in improving our concepts of Data Product execution and the infrastructure development of the Data Ecosystem by providing feedback and suggesting new options.
• Quickly adopt and promote new technologies.

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You…

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field, with minimal 5 years of professional experience.
• Strong understanding of data transformation processes and the ability to manage data quality.
• Proficiency in programming for data extraction, metadata management, and ideally API creation.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices for ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to understand business user needs, communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and manage their expectations effectively.
• Result-oriented working style.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry. 

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role. 

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta-canada@basf.com with the subject line “Recruitment Accommodation Request”. 

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