Head of Data Governance

**Head of Data Governance (f/m/d)**:
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success - come and join them We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

**Job information**

**Reference Number**

JR-0029174

**Job function**

Corporate Services & Business Administration

**Position type**

Full time

**Site**

Peter-Müller-Straße 12, 40468 Düsseldorf
- Your responsibilities and tasks:
1. Data Strategy and Governance:

- Develop and implement a holistic data strategy aligned with organizational objectives and business priorities.
- Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure data integrity, security and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize data initiatives and investments based on business value and impact.

2. Centralized Data Management:

- Lead the consolidation and centralization of data management practices across all central data domains (e.g. Supplier, Finance, Customer, HR, Material).
- Architect data models and frameworks to facilitate seamless data integration, storage, and accessibility.
- Drive the development and implementation of master data management solutions to ensure consistency and coherence across disparate data sources.

3. Business Focus and Alignment:

- Work closely with business leaders to understand their data needs, challenges, and strategic objectives.
- Identify key business processes and interdependencies to inform data management priorities and initiatives.
- Translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, leveraging data analytics and insights to drive business value (e.g. for Sustainability).

4. Team Leadership and Collaboration:

- Lead and mentor a team of data management professionals (both direct and in matrix set-up), providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage conflicts and facilitate resolution, ensuring alignment and cohesion within the data management organization.

5. Transformation and Continuous Improvement:

- Drive the transformation tow Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.ards a data-driven culture by promoting best practices and innovation.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency gains within the data management ecosystem.

Your profile and qualifications:

- Bachelor’s oder Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field
- Several years of experience in data management, with a focus on data strategy, governance, and centralization
- Strong understanding of business processes, interdependencies, and drivers across functional areas
- Deep expertise in data management best practices, standards, and technologies, including master data management, data integration, and metadata management
- Experience leading data governance initiatives, establishing data quality frameworks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving common goals
- Proficiency in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making, with a focus on driving towards solutions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization