Data Governance Specialist

Our client is looking for an experienced Data Governance Specialist to support the data governance team in developing and implementing a data governance framework, policies, and standards. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, the selected candidate will play a critical role in overseeing the implementation of an Enterprise Data Governance program and collaborating with various teams across the organization to achieve data governance objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in establishing and governing an enterprise data governance implementation roadmap, prioritizing the development of information-based capabilities.
• Support the rollout of an enterprise-wide data governance framework, focusing on improving data quality and protecting sensitive data through changes to organizational policies, standards, and processes.
• Define data standards and quality objectives, and ensure policy compliance.
• Work closely with business units to deploy the data governance model.
• Establish control structures to ensure data accuracy and quality throughout upstream and downstream data channels.
• Provide thought leadership for projects related to data governance, ensuring controls are in place to maintain data integrity.
• Conduct data integrity gap analysis and collaborate with business owners and IT to resolve any issues.
• Collaborate with business partners to understand functional requirements and deliver complex reports and queries.
• Promote a culture of quality and transparency within the organization.
• Ensure alignment with the groups strategic enterprise data needs.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Intermediate facilitation skills with the ability to drive issues to resolution.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to handle tasks independently.
• Ability to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Proficiency in writing functional requirement documents.
• Ability to compare technologies and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations.
• Basic proficiency in SQL.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, and Outlook.
• A positive attitude and tenacity in driving organizational success.

Languages:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Maltese and English.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours.
• On-site gym.
• Birthday leave.
• Health and life insurance.
• Canteen and transport allowance.
• Extended maternity/paternity leave.
• Support for returning mothers.
• Sick leave for children.
• Pension plan incentive after 2 years of service.
• Active aging incentive.
• Study and exam leave.
• Sports and cultural leave.
• Training sponsorship.
• On-site canteen.

This is a unique opportunity for a Data Governance Specialist to drive impactful initiatives while supporting our client's vision for data governance excellence. Join the team to shape the future of enterprise data governance.