Global Data Management and Governance Lead

**What we offer**:
**Core Responsibilities**:

- Lead the deployment of a large-scale, global data management program
- Spearhead the data governance function for Dematic to define and implement data policies and standards in conjunction with the KION global management team to ensure data standards, quality, and accuracy
- Provide thought leadership in the area of master data and data management and influence to enable the organization to embody digital business capabilities supported by data
- Partner with global counterparts in other regions to ensure proper data governance and effective data management
- Develop and deliver consistent data management and data governance strategy and roadmap which is aligned with the business strategy and the master data requirements of KIONs OU’s and Central Functions - Governance, Migration, Quality
- Translate business requirements of Dematic into a joined / harmonized master data management approach
- Ensure consistency of process and usage, and champion best practices in data management. Oversees data accuracy processes, goals and assessment.
- Manage the definition of standardized and harmonized approach for Data Lifecycle processes and Data Migration processes
- Act as an agent between Business and IT to ensure that data related business requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined, communicated and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning
- Oversee and lead the Data Management Organization including Data Object Owners, Data Governance and Data Quality and Migration
- Ensures transparency in how data and processes need to flow to enable the pivot to a data driven company
- Collaboration with Business Process Management within KION BTO, Business Integration Management and related initiatives and projects
- Lead and coordinate the MDM activities of Dematic -- Establish roles and responsibilities regarding data governance and ensure clear accountability for stewardship of the company-wide data objects/assets
- Develop and maintain the inventory of the Dematic data (object) maps, including (leading, lagging systems and departments as well as responsibilities)
- Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics to ensure the compliance with data related policies, standards as well as roles and responsibilities
- Use specialist knowledge and expertise to identify improvements to ensure that the enterprise data governance standards continue to evolve to meet the changing regulatory and business landscape
- Review and analyze impact of business process change requests on Data framework
- Continuously assess and identify data governance related risks, ensuring they are owned and mitigated
- Audit Business Process Owners on adherence to Data framework and data creation & maintenance processes
- Model our Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence

**Tasks and Qualifications**:
**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, data & analytics, engineering, or comparable studies
- 10+ years of work experience in business, data, technology or related areas
- Experience leading data management / governance program or master data management function and process management
- Experience on large scale technology projects with a focus on data
- Knowledge of data related government regulatory requirements and emerging trends and issues
- Knowledge of industry leading data quality and data protection management practices
- Strong project management experience
- Self-starting individual with can-do attitude
- Strong reputation with the organization and proven track record
- Prior SAP experience required
- SAP MDG experience preferred
- Experience with data migration projects
- Ability to work with data in a technical and commercial context
- Knowledge of industry leading data management and data governance practices
- Deep skills with change management concepts and strategies, including communication, culture change and performance measurement system design
- Excellent analytical skills, a strong focus on details as well as problem-solving competence
- Relevant experience in working at a senior level with technology and business stakeholders
- Strong communication and facilitation skills in English and in an international and intercultural environment
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
- Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Exceptional leadership, relationship development and influencing skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret critical path, draw conclusions, and prepare clear and concise analyses and recommendations.
- 10% to 20% travel - some international

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