Global Data Governance Lead

Operating system

• Develop and Implement Data Governance Policies: Create, enforce, and continuously update governance policies and standards to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure management of data assets across the organisation.
• Oversee Data Quality Management: Design and implement frameworks that ensure data is accurate, consistent, and fit for purpose, while resolving data quality issues proactively to enhance business decision-making.
• Ensure Compliance and Manage Risk: Ensure that the organisations data governance practices adhere to legal, regulatory, and internal requirements, while identifying and mitigating risks to protect data integrity and security.
• Coordinate Data Stewardship Across Departments: Collaborate with Data Stewards across different business units to ensure that data management practices align with global governance standards and maintain data integrity at the local level.
• Lead Data Governance Education and Training: Develop and lead initiatives to promote understanding of data governance across the organisation, ensuring teams are well-equipped to maintain governance practices.
• Monitor and Report on Governance Metrics: Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to track the effectiveness of data governance initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support Data Governance in Strategic Projects: Provide governance oversight for key data initiatives, ensuring that data assets are managed appropriately, and governance best practices are applied throughout.
• Drive Data Culture: Act as a champion for data governance, fostering a data-centric culture where governance principles are embraced as a foundation for business operations and innovation.

• Stable employment – ​​89% of people are employed under an employment contract for an indefinite period.
• Safety – we have been on the Polish market for 25 years.
• Friendly work environment – ​​we have received the Top Employer award 11 times in a row.
• Hybrid work – we usually meet in the office twice a week (Dworzec Gdański metro station).
• Extra 3 days of paid leave – if you use all your leave in a given calendar year.
• Private medical care with appointment guarantee service (Medicover).
• Full implementation under the supervision of a mentor, including a package of professional implementation training.
• Access to the development platform, including e-learning training, podcasts and webinars.
• Activities supporting development in the organization, e.g. the "Effective Manager" training series for people holding managerial positions.
• Business telephone (also for private use).
• Access to the ProviBenefity cafeteria platform, which is supplied with a monthly amount to be used, or subsidies for your Multisport card - you choose from 5 types of cards.
• Life insurance (UNUM Życie TUiR S.A.) on preferential terms.
• Christmas benefits and co-financing for the "Holidays under the pear tree" holiday for you and your children.
• Psychological support for employees, including: care of a psychologist (including childrens), psychotherapist, dietician, coaching.

• private medical care
• life insurance
• flexible working time
• mobile phone available for private use
• video games at work
• coffee / tea
• parking space for employees
• extra social benefits
• holiday funds
• charity initiatives
• extra leave

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Data Governance Lead to support the implementation of a Global Data function within the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance policies and practices to ensure that data is managed as a valuable asset, remains compliant with regulations, and aligns with the organisations strategic objectives. The role involves leading data quality, compliance, and stewardship efforts to ensure data integrity and reliability across the business. The person will provide the frameworks, policies, and oversight necessary to ensure that data is reliable, secure, and compliant in all territories. They will work closely with the Global Head of Data to implement governance strategies that support the organisation’s data-driven objectives and minimise risk, ensuring that data is a trusted asset.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the data governance strategy within a global organisation. You will be part of a growing data function, driving initiatives that ensure data is treated as a key organisational asset and is fully compliant with regulatory standards. Join us as we embark on our journey to become a truly data-driven business.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate requiring support to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. Please contact our HR Team who can support you with any queries regarding this hramind2@ipfin.co.uk.