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Data Governance Specialist

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Posted 18 Nov 2024
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0 to 7 years
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English (Fluent)

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Digitalisation is one of the three Van Oord’s strategic themes. For implementing Van Oord-wide Data Governance framework, we are looking for someone who can help us. You will be working on the intersection between people, process, and technology to uplift Van Oord’s data management capability.

YOUR IMPACT

In the role as Data Governance Specialist, you have the unique opportunity to shape how Van Oord will implement data governance and have a direct contribution to the data-driven transformation by:

  • Communicating the value of data governance and the case for change at all levels within an organisation;
  • Preparing and publishing data management processes and procedures in consultation with impacted stakeholders and key partners. Monitoring compliance and adjusting as necessary;
  • Onboarding staff into data ownership and stewardship roles, including staff training and development. Working together with data stewards and owners to ensure data risks are managed and data quality improves;
  • Supporting the development/acquisition and adoption of relevant data governance tools and technology to support best-practice data management;
  • Increasing the general data literacy level of the organisation.

YOUR WORKPLACE

You are going to work in an international, high-demanding, and dynamic organisation, with the possibility to have a large impact on our business. You will work as part of the Data and Analytics team, located in Rotterdam. Our mission is to create value with data. We do this with our data platform, offering shared data products capabilities and by implementing data governance. The Data Governance team’s culture is open, non-hierarchical, and a place where people can be themselves.

ABOUT YOU

To be able to be successful as a Data Governance Specialist within Van Oord, we think you need the knowledge and education described below. If you don’t exactly meet these criteria, but still think you are a great match, let us know, we are happily persuaded.

  • Great communication skills and the ability to motivate and influence stakeholders;
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement, change management, and staff training and development desirable;
  • Experience implementing and maintaining data governance and master data management software desirable;
  • Bachelor/Master’s degree or work level experience;
  • Minimum five years of experience in the field of data management and/or data governance;
  • Experience with implementing data governance and data management best practices;
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

WE OFFER YOU

We offer you a role where you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. Additionally, we offer you:

  • A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience;
  • Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.15 per day);
  • 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
  • Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results;
  • Attractive pension scheme;
  • Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
  • Flexible home working arrangement; on a full-time basis, you can work from home 2 days a week;
  • Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz;
  • Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association;
  • Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling.

Van Oord is a global player in the field of Offshore Wind, Offshore and Dredging. We also have a strong share in the civil industry within the Netherlands. These 4 segments form our Business Units. Our mission "Create a better world for future generations, by marine ingenuity" makes us actively committed to sustainability and the energy transition. We are…


Van Oord is a global player in the field of Offshore Wind, Offshore and Dredging. We also have a strong share in the civil industry within the Netherlands. These 4 segments form our Business Units. Our mission "Create a better world for future generations, by marine ingenuity" makes us actively committed to sustainability and the energy transition. We are an innovative partner for our clients and have been contributing to the infrastructure of tomorrow's world for over a hundred years.

Engineering
Rotterdam
Active in 38 countries
5,000 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 38 years