Data Governance Manager

About the role

Eureko Sigorta is looking for a Data Governance Manager to lead the implementation and continuous development of its enterprise-wide Data Governance framework, roadmap and strategy. The role covers policy and standards, governance processes, data quality, metadata and data lineage, and works closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous development of the enterprise-wide Data Governance Framework, roadmap and strategy.
• Develop and maintain Data Governance policies, standards, procedures and guidelines in line with business needs and Achmea requirements.
• Define and maintain Data Governance roles and responsibilities, including Data Owners and Data Stewards, and ensure the governance model operates effectively.
• Lead Data Governance committees and coordinate Data Governance Board meetings, including agendas, decisions and follow-up actions.
• Design, manage and continuously improve governance processes such as Data Quality Management, Metadata Management, Data Request & Usage, Data Lifecycle & Retention and Critical Data Element Management.
• Establish and monitor data quality standards, metrics and control mechanisms.
• Coordinate Data Governance requirements related to KVKK, DORA, Solvency II and other regulations, and collaborate with Internal Audit, Second Line and regulatory stakeholders.
• Promote data ownership, accountability and governance awareness across business domains.
• Work with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Architecture, IT, Compliance, Legal and Process Development teams.
• Define enterprise data domains and their ownership, set Data Product Governance standards and support the lifecycle of Data Products.
• Ensure data used in AI initiatives complies with Data Governance requirements and contribute to AI Governance from a data perspective.

Required profile

• Preferably 8-15 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Architecture or related areas.
• Experience developing data governance policies, standards, procedures and operating models, and measuring and improving Data Governance maturity.
• Experience working with Data Owners, Data Stewards and cross-functional business and technology teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills, and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Enterprise Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Catalog, Data Lineage and Master Data Management.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as DAMA, DGI or equivalent.
• Knowledge of KVKK/GDPR, DORA, Solvency II and other regulatory requirements.