Functional Specialist - Strategic Data Projects

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries , supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals . With more than 145 years of service excellence , we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve t he highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability , enabling businesses to thrive with confidence . We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands , including Applied Technical Services , Brightsight , Bluesign and Nutrasource . As the Functional Specialist within the Corporate IT organization you will execute Strategic Data Projects by analyzing, validating, and optimizing datasets, performing functional testing, and providing support in project coordination and other operational tasks as needed while ensuring alignment between business requirements and technical delivery. Responsibilities Business & Requirements Analysis Gather and document functional requirements, translate business needs into actionable insights, ensure traceability, represent business during design/validation, and manage user stories in tools like Azure DevOps. BI Strategic Projects Execution Coordinate activities for data-driven initiatives, maintain visibility on scope and timelines, act as liaison between business and technical teams, and track value realization. Functional Validation & Solution Support Participate in functional testing, review outputs, integrate stakeholder feedback, identify data discrepancies, and suggest user experience improvements. Process Improvement & Quality Identify process improvement opportunities, support quality assurance tasks (documentation, audits, compliance), and ensure solutions meet regulatory and qual