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# Data Governance Specialist

- **Company:** Vienna Insurance Group
- **Location:** Wien, Austria
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €49,784.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Governance, Information Management, Meta-Data Management, Enterprise Data Management, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://devjobs.at/job/258a87f315d618e4c62996ad090546e4

## About the Role

* Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Management, or equivalent experience., * Expertise in Data Cataloguing, Data Quality, Standards & Policy Development, or Business Data Engagement.
 * Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts into business value., * 5+ years in Data Governance, Data Management, or related fields.
 * Understanding of data management principles (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK); experience in large, decentralized organizations.
 * Preferred: DAMA certification (CDMP), experience with enterprise data management tools (ERWIN, Ataccama), knowledge of Regulations.

## Description

* Define and implement group-wide standards for data cataloguing, metadata management, and data governance policies.
 * Support teams in populating the data catalogue and ensure alignment/interoperability across entities.
 * Develop and operationalize a Data Quality Management framework: define rules, KPIs, reporting, and support remediation of critical issues.
 * Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls; embed data-driven culture and strengthen data ownership.
 * Act as a trusted partner to business and data leaders; facilitate cross-entity collaboration and knowledge sharing.
 * Support rollout of governance initiatives, training, and communications.


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