M&S Data Governance Manager

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M&S Data Governance Manager

What this position is about - Purpose:

The Data Governance Framework is a company-wide mechanism to ensure data is accurate, reliable, and fit for purpose by embedding clear ownership, standardized processes, and enabling tools across the full data lifecycle. It’s about managing data as a strategic asset throughout its lifecycle.

The Master Data Governance Office (MGDO), part of Data & Analytics and Innovation department, is responsible for the Data Governance Framework definition and rollout across JTI business functional areas: Marketing & Sales, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Research and Development etc. 

We, Master Data Governance Office, are looking for the Data Governance Manager to lead Data Governance Framework roll-out in Marketing & Sales.

What will you do – responsibilities:

Data Governance Framework:

• Roll out the enterprise Data Governance Framework in Marketing & Sales, mainly in Consumer (B2C), Customer (B2B) and Product data domains focusing on data quality, trusted master data, and business ready data services

• Lead / support the preparation of gata governance committees with Business and IT stakeholders to align in a strategical direction, remove roadblocks, and resolve escalations

Governance Standards, Policies and Procedures:

• Implement and maintain data standards, policies, and procedures; ensure consistent adoption across Global Business and Markets (countries).
• Facilitate / consult Business and IT how to define data quality rules and metrics, indicators of performance to ensure compliance with data related policies, standards, roles and responsibilities, and adoption requirements.

Market Knowledge and Data Governance solutions:

• Facilitate Data Governance solutions evaluation from technical and functional sides for data governance initiatives and other enterprise projects according to the industry standards and cutting-edge technologies

Communication and Collaboration:

• Engage a network of Business / IT stakeholders and manage relations between them and central Data & Analytics team where there is influence but not authority
• Serve as a liaison between Business and IT to ensure that data governance related requirements are clearly defined, communicated and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning
• Work on the delivery of Data Governance communication plans to help establish a cultural change in how data governance is perceived and managed in the company

Training and Support:

• Work with Business teams and other Data & Analytics teams to ensure key business users are educated and trained in what data governance practices are currently implemented and available within JTI to meet business requirements and consequently maintain the data strategy aligned with them

Who are we looking for – requirements:

• University degree in Computer Science or similar
• 3+ years of experience in defining and implementing data governance frameworks (following DMBOK), setting up a proper data governance organization.
  • CDPM certification is a plus
  • Experience in Marketing & Sales business area is a plus
  • Knowledge of data privacy and compliance requirements affecting consumer / customer data
• Data quality, lineage and metadata concepts knowledge
• Strong understanding of modern cloud-based data platforms and how they support data ingestion, storage, analytics, and governance.
  • Knowledge and certifications in Azure Data Services is a plus
  • Experience in Data Catalog implementation for business is a plus
• Knowledge of modern Data Analysis and Visualization tools: Excel, Power BI
• Demonstrated business analysis skills, As-Is and To-Be processes definition that integrate data governance activities
• Proven project management experience, applying modern delivery techniques
• Solid presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data, governance, and technical concepts clearly and concisely to both business and IT stakeholders
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
• Fluency in English 

What are the next steps – Recruitment Process: 

Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply. We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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