Data Governance Lead

As a Data Governance Lead, you support Data Governance Manager in the development and implementation of data governance frameworks.

• Rotterdam Office, NL
• Porto, PT, 4100-136

Purpose

• 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.

Education

• 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