Data Governance Lead Job

SBM Offshore
Rotterdam, Netherlands
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Data Analysis Data Architecture Data Validation Data Cleansing Data Governance Data Profiling Data Strategy Togaf Information Technology Collibra Data Management

Job description

  • As a Data Governance Lead, you support Data Governance Manager in the development and implementation of data governance frameworks.
  • Ensure data quality, compliance, ownership, stewardship, and security while managing data governance teams.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to establish policies and processes that enhance data management and integrity.
  • Support and enable cross-company data strategy and objectives. Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and implementation of data governance policies, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Collaborate with data owners, stewards, and stakeholders to establish governance frameworks and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Monitor compliance with data governance policies and address any issues or breaches promptly.
  • Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders on governance practices and tools.
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews of data governance processes to measure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
  • Guide the implementation and maintenance of data quality processes, including data profiling, data cleansing, and data validation.
  • Support Data Governance Manager to coordinate with IT and data management teams to ensure governance requirements are integrated into data architecture and systems.
  • Develop and enforce data stewardship practices, ensuring accountability and ownership of data assets across the organization.
  • Monitor and report on data governance metrics and KPIs to assess progress, providing recommendations for improvements.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data governance and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization’s data governance capabilities.
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders in data governance initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field is required.
  • Certifications such as TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), or relevant data governance and management certifications are preferred.
  • Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and external vendors.
  • A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable but not mandatory. Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field, with at least 1 year in a leadership or people management role.
  • Proven experience in supporting development and implementation of data governance frameworks and policies that ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in data management, data modeling, and data quality processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to support development, enforcement and adoption of data governance standards, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Experience with data governance tools and frameworks such as Collibra, Informatica, Purview or similar platforms.
  • Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams and influencing peer stakeholders of the organization.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Examples of some experience in leadership and/or team-building skills, with a willingness for developing and mentoring talent.
  • Problem-solving and solution-oriented skills are essential. Functional Competencies Analytics and reporting Business Acumen Business Partnering Digital savvy Governance, Risk and Control IT Tools and application Management of change application Cost and budget control

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