Data Governance Lead (m/f/d)
The Data Governance Lead is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and driving Data Governance across JTI. The position owns the enterprise capability that translates the established Data Governance Framework into practical, scalable and sustainable governance across business domains. Working closely with business leaders, Global Data Owners, Global Data Stewards, Global Process Owners, Master Data Governance Office (MDGO - Master Data Governance Office) and D&IT (Digital & Information Technology), the role drives enterprise-wide adoption of governance practices, strengthens accountability for data as a strategic asset and enables responsible innovation through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation.
Position:
As the Data Governance Lead, you will:
• Define and continuously evolve the Data Governance strategy, roadmap and portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and function objectives
• Lead strategic data initiatives and projects, embedding governance, data ownership, quality and standards into business and technology
• Drive governance implementation across business domains, ensuring effective onboarding, accountability and adoption of governance practices
• Establish and enhance governance methodologies, standards, blueprints, quality controls and business ownership models
• Foster collaboration with Global Data Owners, Global Data Stewards, Global Process Owners and Digital & Information Technology teams
• Define governance principles and controls supporting the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation in data management
• Measure and communicate business value generated through Data Governance initiatives
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing Data Governance team while strengthening Data Management capabilities across the organization
Requirements:
• Higher education degree required
• Master's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Data Management or a related field is an advantage
• DAMA (Data Management Association) or CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) certification is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management or related leadership roles in multinational organizations
• Strong expertise in Data Governance operating models, metadata, data quality, master data, reference data and governance standards
• Experience implementing enterprise-wide Data Governance programs
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels
• Understanding of automation technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications within data management environments
• Fluent English, written and spoken
What to expect:
• Competitive pay and attractive annual bonus
• On-going development opportunities in multinational environment, wide variety of projects, ambitious goals and independence in achieving them
• Promoting from within culture
• Freedom with responsibility (we trust your competencies, ability to manage your time and your scope of work)
• Lot of flexibility in terms of work arrangements (work from office or from home)
• Private medical care (various options to choose) and life insurance
• Employee pension and savings programs
• JTI Family Leave Benefit including extended paid paternity leave and fully paid maternity leave
• Multisport cards
• Wide variety of trainings, webinars and professional courses on our e-learning platforms, including sponsored certification programs for employees fulfilling the admission criteria
• Modern office with traditions (Art Norblin Factory) in convenient location, equipped with a library, mindfulness zone, spacious kitchen, garden terrace, massage chairs and underground bicycle parking
• Working in a diverse and inclusive organization of over 40 different nationalities
