Data Governance Lead

Role: Data Governance Lead

Experience: 812 years Location: Andheri East, Mumbai Function: Digital & IT Data & Analytics

---

Purpose of the Role

The Data Governance Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and operationalizing Saint-Gobains enterprise data governance framework. The role ensures data quality, consistency, ownership, and compliance across master and analytical data domains to support business decision-making and regulatory requirements.

---

Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain the enterprise data governance framework in alignment with Saint-Gobains global data strategy

Establish and operate data governance processes including:

o Data ownership and stewardship

o Domain-based governance model

o Governance forums and decision bodies

Define, document, and enforce data policies, standards, and guidelines across master and analytical data

Lead data quality management initiatives, including:

o Definition of data quality rules and KPIs

o Data quality monitoring and reporting

o Data issue root-cause analysis and remediation coordination

Work closely with MDM, data engineering, and platform teams to embed governance controls within data pipelines and platforms

Drive metadata management, including:

o Business glossary

o Data definitions

o End-to-end data lineage

Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, internal data policies)

Act as the primary interface between business data owners, IT, and analytics teams on governance topics

Support governance adoption through communication, training, and change management activities

Track governance maturity and report progress, risks, and improvements to leadership

---

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in Data Governance roles within large, global organizations

Strong hands-on experience defining and implementing:

o Data governance operating models

o Data ownership and stewardship frameworks

o Data quality management processes

Good understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and dependencies

Experience working with cloud data platforms (Azure preferred)

Solid knowledge of:

o Metadata management

o Business glossary development

o Data lineage and lifecycle management

Experience collaborating with data engineering, analytics, and business teams

Ability to convert business needs into governance-compliant data standards

---

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, or Informatica

Exposure to Snowflake-based data platforms

Understanding of modern data architectures (e.g., Bronze / Silver / Gold layers)

Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, or supply-chain-driven organizations

Familiarity with enterprise compliance and audit requirements

Experience working in federated or global data governance models

---

Behavioral & Leadership Expectations

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Ability to work across multiple geographies and business functions

Structured, methodical, and governance-oriented working style

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to drive alignment without direct reporting authority