Location: Hengelo, Netherlands
Data Governance Manager (0,8 - 1 FTE, Hengelo)
‘“You can have data without information, but you cannot have information without data.”
The Enterprise Information Management team of Thales in the Netherlands is looking for an experienced Data Governance Manager to further professionalize data management.
About us
With 80.000 talents working in 68 countries, we are one of the biggest high-tech employers in the field of safety and security. In the Netherlands, where 2.800 employees are based, we are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (HQ). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radars for naval vessels, cyber security solutions, communication equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions and research & development for radar tech (in collaboration with TU Delft).
About the team
The Enterprise Information Management (EIM) team is a central team facilitating the data management, business reporting and analytics needs of the Thales Netherlands organisation. The team consists of different data experts who deliver adequate data and information solutions in close collaboration with business stakeholders.
About the job
Thales in the Netherlands has committed to the objective of becoming a ‘data-driven company’, where facts and unambiguous information are leading in decision making. You will join the team that is the driving force behind the Data Governance program within Thales NL.
As a Data Governance Manager you will be organising, coordinating and managing organisation-wide data governance activities. You will have the responsibility for instigating and guiding data quality improvement initiatives and have a role in managing the protection of sensitive data and information assets. The position will focus on establishing and ensuring adherence to the enterprise data governance framework for data policies, standards and practices both at Business and Functional areas level, aiming to achieve the required level of consistency, quality and protection of data in order to meet overall business needs.
The Data Governance Manager serves as a point of contact for data governance, data quality and protection issues and will work closely with Business and Functional area leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets, respond to regulatory protection requirements as well as support the strategic requirements of the organisation.
As a Data Governance Manager you will be in contact with different people in different roles on various levels of the organisation – from operational to strategic. You will gather the information from relevant stakeholders, seeking to understand and document data needs within specific business domains and processes. One of the focus areas will be on change management and you will serve as a sparring partner on a strategic level.
Typical activities for this position on a daily basis are:
- Play a role in setting of data governance standards for Thales Group.
- Define data strategy for the company and align it with company’s strategic vision and goals, as well as with Group’s data governance policies.
- Define Data Governance organisation and help with its implementation – roles and responsibilities and how to fit those into the existing organisational structure.
- Take the expert role in Data Governance Council and support data owners in decisions.
- Coordinate data assessment efforts with the relevant stakeholders – data owners, SMEs, Security specialists, Legal etc.
- Provide company-wide definition of data elements and map those to specific systems/applications, as well as specific domains/processes.
- Understand business processes and data used within those to make inventory of data assets, information systems and applications, determine and define how data flows through the organisation.
- Help business define data quality KPIs and assist in performing data quality checks.
- Together with stakeholders define and help implement policies around data processes and data management.
- Act as a bridge between business and IT.
About you
As a person you are a communicator, friendly, able to make a rapport with people, loyal and trustworthy. You have strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. You are able to quickly grasp the big picture and dive into details where needed. You are a quick learner and willing to learn and improve constantly. You can act independently, but also join in the team efforts as a team-player.
Furthermore you:
- Hold an Academic degree (preferably Business & IT, Computer science, Information management).
- Have several years of experience in similar positions.
- Are able to manage contradicting stakes in the organisation and know how to negotiate between opposing parties and come to a common understanding and agreements.
- Are a good listener, can reflect critically and ask thorough questions, also when the message is not clear enough.
- Are able to deal with high-level concepts, as well as hands-on tasks.
- Have excellent presentation skills; able to convey the message to the wide range of audiences.
- Have a good proficiency in English, both verbally and written.
- Have experience with working agile.
- Have knowledge and experience with data modelling (is a plus).
- Are not technophobic and can easily adopt new applications and various (emerging) technologies.
What's in it for you
- Become part of a great team in a high tech, innovative international organization
- (International) opportunities for growth in tech-, management- and commercial roles
- Attention for personal development and own initiative
- A nice workplace in a modern building, where we value a good work-life balance and flexibility
- 40 leave days per year, travel expenses and a flexible benefits à la carte package with options like purchase/sale of leave hours, internet costs, bicycle plan, company fitness, trade union contribution or relocation costs
Interested?
Please apply by clicking the application button below. Thanks!
Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.
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