Data governance Lead

Purpose of the Role :

The Data Governance Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and

operationalizing companys enterprise data governance framework.

The role ensures data quality, consistency, ownership, and compliance across

master and analytical data domains to support business decisionmaking and

regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

Define and maintain the enterprise data governance framework in alignment with companys global data strategy

Establish and operate data governance processes including:

o Data ownership and stewardship

o Domainbased 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 rootcause 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 Endtoend 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 handson 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 Snowflakebased data platforms

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

layers)

Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, or supplychain 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 governanceoriented working style

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to drive alignment without direct reporting authority