Data Governance Lead

About the role

The Data Governance Lead leads the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide data governance strategy, framework and roadmap so that data across the organization is accurate, consistent, accessible, secure and of high quality. The role drives adoption of data governance practices across business functions, digital initiatives, AI, advanced analytics and data platforms, and advises senior management on data governance capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the enterprise data governance strategy, framework, policies, standards and roadmap.
• Establish and monitor data governance practices to ensure data quality, consistency, integrity, accessibility and reliability.
• Embed data governance principles into AI, advanced analytics, digital initiatives and data platform operations.
• Oversee data governance solutions such as business glossary, data lineage and data quality management.
• Establish data ownership and stewardship models with business stakeholders, data owners and data stewards.
• Monitor data governance maturity, define improvement plans and track progress against objectives.
• Drive data literacy and upskilling initiatives.
• Advise senior management on data governance capabilities, challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Manage operational budgets, service contracts and data-related investments.
• Lead and coordinate the central Data Governance team and collaborate with business functions, IT, digital teams and external service providers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in data management within Oil & Gas upstream/downstream operations and major capital projects.
• At least 5 years in a management or leadership role, preferably involving engineering information and data management initiatives.
• Experience in change management, program management, stakeholder engagement and data integration.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Developing and implementing enterprise data governance strategies, frameworks, roadmaps and operating models.
• Hands-on experience setting up data ownership, stewardship and governance structures.
• Implementing data governance technology such as business glossaries, data lineage and data quality management.
• Understanding of data warehouses, data lakes, BI and visualization tools, data science, master data management and data modeling.
• Knowledge of database systems, EDMS, BI technologies, application architecture and information security principles.