Data Governance Specialist (all genders)

Vienna Insurance Group
Wien, Austria
3 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
€49,784.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Governance Information Management Meta-Data Management Enterprise Data Management Flexi (Photoshop Plugin) Information Technology Data Management

Job 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

Your Benefits

  • 37,5 Working Hours, Flexi Time & Home-Office
  • Learning & Development
  • Life Balance & Family Specials
  • Modern Workspace & Canteen
  • Health & Sports Offers
  • More Benefits

Requirements

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

Benefits & conditions

Based on the legal requirements, we inform about the monthly minimum salary according to the collective agreement of EUR 3,556.03 gross on the basis of full-time employment (37,5 hours / week). Of course, the remuneration package is market-compliant. It is important to us that your salary is based on your qualifications and experience, therefore we will discuss the salary together in a personal interview.

About the company

Keyfacts

  • No. 1 in Central and Eastern Europe
  • More than 50 insurance companies and pension funds
  • Operating in 30 countries
  • Around 34,000 employees
  • Around 36 million customers
  • VIG share listed on the Vienna, Prague and Budapest stock exchanges
  • Standard & Poor’s rating: A+ with positive outlook

We stand for diversity and respect. That is why we see it as an enrichment to employ people of different backgrounds, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. Become part of our diverse Group!

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