Data Governance Manager

. Drive enterprise-wide data governance, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and decision-making .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data governance, Master Data Management (MDM), and data quality improvement, while effectively leading teams and driving organizational change. Proficient in establishing data ownership and compliance with regulatory requirements to enhance data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Governance LeadershipMaster Data Management (MDM)SAP S/4HANA Data MigrationData Quality ImprovementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Data GovernanceMaster Data Management (MDM)Data StandardsData OwnershipData Quality ControlsData CataloguingMetadata ManagementData LineageData CleansingData Validation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInfluencingCoaching

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANAAlationCollibra

Industry Keywords

Data Governance FrameworksRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementData PrivacyTransformation Programmes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive enterprise-wide data governance, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and decision-making
Establish and embed a federated data ownership model across business domains
Lead the Master Data Management (MDM) strategy, standards, and controls
Support the SAP S/4HANA transformation by ensuring data is governed, cleansed, validated, and migration-ready
Develop governance frameworks that enable trusted reporting, analytics, and data products
Oversee data quality, controls, issue management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure governance decisions are documented and communicated to support transparency and auditability
Partner with technology, security, and risk teams to maintain compliance with regulatory and information security requirements
Identify, assess, and mitigate data-related risks across transformation and business initiatives
Act as a trusted advisor on data governance, providing guidance, assurance, and best practice across the organisation
Lead a small but impactful team and provide direction and oversight
Shape and drive the organisation’s data governance agenda
Embed governance into everyday decision-making and help unlock the value of data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership skills, with experience coaching teams and driving organisational change
Proven experience leading data governance initiatives within large-scale transformation programmes, including ERP or SAP S/4HANA
Strong expertise in Master Data Management (MDM), data standards, and governance frameworks
Experience establishing data ownership, stewardship, and accountability across business functions
Hands-on experience with data cataloguing, metadata management, and data lineage tools such as Alation, Collibra, or similar
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build strong cross-functional relationships
Fluent English
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across diverse teams, markets, and cultures
Collaborative approach to working across business and technology teams
Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA data migration and improving data quality would be beneficial
Knowledge of regulatory, risk, compliance, and data privacy requirements related to data governance would be beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension scheme
Annual bonus
Private medical care (Allianz)
Subsidy for Multisport card
Holiday allowance
Lunch card
Subsidy for learning English language
Employee referral scheme
Global recognition programme
Short-term incentive opportunity
Market competitive base salaries