Job Id: 16945
Overview
- We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager: Data Governance & Quality to lead the enterprise-wide data governance strategy and ensure data quality across the organization.
- In this role, you will define and enforce governance policies, roles, and standards; oversee data quality metrics and remediation processes; and work closely with legal, risk, compliance, and technical teams to meet regulatory obligations.
- You will be a champion of data stewardship, embedding governance principles into platforms, data products, and operational processes to drive business value and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, including policies, roles, stewardship, and standards.
- Define and enforce data quality metrics, KPIs, and remediation processes.
- Oversee metadata management, data lineage, and cataloguing tools.
- Partner with legal, risk, and compliance teams to meet regulatory data obligations.
- Chair or support data governance councils and stakeholder working groups.
- Embed governance practices into platforms, data products, and operational processes.
- Promote a data ownership and stewardship culture across business domains.
Qualifications Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master’s Degree in Data Governance, Data Management, or MBA preferred.
Experience:
- 8 –12 years of experience in data governance, data management, or information quality roles.
- Proven track record of implementing data governance frameworks in complex, regulated environments e.g., financial services, fintech, telecoms.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business, risk, legal, compliance, and technical teams.
- Familiarity with data regulations e.g., POPIA, GDPR, BCBS 239 and enterprise data management principles DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM.
Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Data Management Professional CDMP – DAMA.
- DCAM Data Management Capability Assessment Model.
Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:
- Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
- Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
- Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
- Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
- We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.
- We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.
