Data Governance Officer

Intro As a Data Governance Officer, you will play a key role in shaping and enforcing the data governance framework. You’ll ensure that their data assets are compliant, secure, and well-managed, promoting a culture of data excellence across the organization. This role is essential to advancing the data maturity, supporting compliance, and empowering teams with strong data literacy.Key ResponsibilitiesData Compliance & Policy Enforcement: Develop, implement, and maintain governance policies aligned with legal and regulatory standards (e.g. GDPR). Monitor compliance and update policies as needed.Data Security Oversight: Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to align data protection measures with governance standards. Support data classification and access control practices.Data Literacy & Training: Design and deliver data literacy programs to strengthen understanding of data governance, quality, and security. Collaborate with data ambassadors and specialized teams.Audit & Risk Management: Prepare for and support data-related audits. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.Data Maturity Advancement: Contribute to the data maturity roadmap, assessing current capabilities and driving continuous improvement.Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with data owners, stewards, and business leaders to ensure alignment on governance initiatives and issue resolution.RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Data Management, Information Management, or related field.3+ years’ experience in data governance, compliance, or audit roles.Strong understanding of data governance principles, data management, and privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR).Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience with metadata management, data cataloging, and data governance tools.Preferred: Certifications (CDGP, CISM, CIPP, CISA), cloud data platform knowledge (e.g. GCP), and project management skills.ExtraCompetitive salary with extra-legal benefits (insurance, company car, meal vouchers, etc.).A people-first culture with strong focus on well-being and development.Access to professional training, a modern workplace, and social events.