Data Governance Lead

Quick Facts

• Role: Data Governance Lead

Description

Own the design, implementation, and operationalization of an enterprise Data Governance Framework, with a strong focus on finance data quality, security, and compliance. Define governance roles (Data Owners, Data Stewards), build a Business Glossary and data lineage in collaboration with IT/Data Engineering, and align KPIs, chart of accounts, and executive reporting definitions with finance transformation leadership and the CDO. Use AI-supported solutions to improve day-to-day governance work and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Governance frameworks: design, implement, and promote data policies, standards, and procedures across the company—especially for finance.

• Define and operationalize governance roles for finance and operational teams.

• Create and evolve a Business Glossary and data lineage mappings.

• Partner with finance transformation leaders and the CDO to ensure consistent KPI, chart of accounts, and management reporting definitions.

• Coordinate with the MDM team on reference and master data management principles (e.g., vendors, organizational units, products).

• Ensure data processing compliance with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Requirements

• 4–5+ years of experience in Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Stewardship, or Data Management.

• Practical knowledge of financial/accounting processes or experience in digital transformation projects.

• Hands-on knowledge of DG/Data Catalog tools such as Collibra, Microsoft Purview, Alation, or Apache Atlas.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation ability, and capability to translate technical topics for business stakeholders (and vice versa).

• Process thinking, documentation skills, and experience driving organizational change (Change Management).

• Ability to use AI tools to improve daily work and support data analysis.

• Fluent Polish and strong English communication skills.

Benefits

• Real impact: build and implement a Data Governance framework from the ground up in a large international tech company.

• Access to advanced tools and full support for AI-based solutions.

• Hybrid work model with flexible start times.

• Cafeteria benefits (e.g., full Multisport card co-financing, budget for culture, rest, or sport).

• Convenient commute with parking available and facilities for cyclists.