DATA GOVERNANCE AND STRATEGY OFFICER

The role is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, strategies and policies that ensure data quality, integrity, security, and compliance. This role works across departments to align data practices with business goals and regulatory requirements, helping to establish data as a trusted and strategic asset.

Responsibilities

Data Governance Implementation

• Supports the rollout and maintenance of data governance policies, standards, and procedures
• Assists in defining data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models
• Monitors compliance with data governance frameworks and escalate issues as needed
  
  

Strategy & Alignment

• Contributes to the development of the organization’s data strategy and roadmap
• Collaborates with business and IT stakeholders to align data initiatives with strategic objectives
• Participates in data governance councils and working groups
  
  

Data Quality & Stewardship

• Works with data stewards and custodians to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
• Supports data profiling, quality assessments, and remediation efforts
• Helps define and track data quality KPIs and metrics
  
  

Risk & Compliance

• Ensures data practices comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, local data privacy laws)
• Assists in data classification, access control, and data lifecycle management initiatives
  
  

Communication & Training

• Promotes awareness of data governance principles and best practices across the organization
• Supports training and onboarding efforts related to data governance roles and responsibilities
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, or any related field
• Must have 3–5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles
• Must have familiarity with data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica), and data quality concepts
• Must have strong understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance standards
• Must have excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
  
  

Work Set-up: Hybrid (3x a week onsite, 2x a week work-from-home)