C005375 Data Lead (Orchestration & Strategy) (NS) - TUE 29 Sep

EMW, Inc.; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMW, Inc. in Belgium seeks a Data Lead (Orchestration & Strategy) to govern data assets, chair governance bodies, and coordinate with ACPV contractors for weekly DGB meetings.

You will prepare submission packages, document proceedings, track KPIs, and ensure artefacts comply with TOR and SOP, working with multi-disciplinary teams in a defense context.

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET clearance is required.
• At least five years in data governance, data management, or BI.
• Experience chairing governance boards or working groups.
• Experience reviewing governance submissions for completeness and readiness.
• Experience documenting decisions, actions, risks, and proceedings.
• Knowledge of data governance, quality, ownership, and metadata.

Responsabilités

• Chair the Weekly Data Governance Board (DGB) and coordinate with ACPV contractor.
• Prepare weekly DGB submission packages with complete documentation and recommendations.
• Document DGB proceedings with decisions, actions, owners and deadlines.
• Track and report data governance KPIs and quality indicators weekly.
• Ensure artefacts are collected, reviewed against TOR and SOP, and stored traceably.
• Supervise Data Source On-Boarding Working Group to prepare packages for DGB.

Connaissances

Data governance

Data management

Governance leadership

Stakeholder management

Reporting KPIs

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Outils

BI tools

Data catalogues

Description du poste

Deadline Date: Friday 25 September 2026

Requirement: Data Lead (Orchestration & Strategy)

Location: Braine-l’Alleud, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 311

Required Start Date: 2 November 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

1. Weekly Data Governance Board (DGB):

Running the weekly DGB as Data Lead and Chair-Person in full coordination with the ACPV contractor.

• DGB meetings are planned, chaired and completed in coordination with the ACPV main contractor.
• Agenda, participants and supporting material are confirmed before each meeting.
• Meetings result in clear decisions, actions and assigned responsibilities.

1. Preparation of DGB Submission Packages:

Prepare on weekly basis mature and complete DGB submission package for the DGB agenda and confirm completeness and readiness of submitted package via the ACPCV DGB secretariat.

• Submission packages are to be complete, accurate and sufficiently mature for DGB consideration.
• Required documentation, recommendations and supporting evidence are included.

1. Documentation of DGB Proceedings:

Document on weekly basis DGB decisions, action items and proceedings that are properly captured.

• Decisions, action items, owners and deadlines are accurately recorded.
• Meeting minutes are reviewed and distributed to relevant stakeholders.
• Records are stored in the approved repository and remain traceable.

1. Data Governance KPI and Quality Reporting:

Track and report on weekly basis the data governance KPIs and the quality indicators with aim to address data governance performance gaps and support continuous improvement.

• Data governance KPIs and quality indicators are measured and reported weekly.
• Performance gaps, trends and root causes are identified.
• Corrective or improvement actions are proposed and tracked.

1. Monitoring and Reporting of Mandatory Data Governance Artefacts:

Report on weekly basis that the data governance mandatory artefacts are collected as per the DGB Terms of References (TOR) and the associate Data Source on-boarding Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Mandatory artefacts are collected and reviewed against the DGB TOR and Data Source On-Boarding SOP.
• Missing, incomplete or outdated artefacts are identified and reported.
• Artefacts are stored in the designated repository and are traceable.

1. Supervising Data Source On-Boarding Working Group:

Supervise the work of the Data Source On-Boarding Working Group (DOWG) in its mission to prepare decision and recommendation packages for the DGB when convened on weekly basis.

• DOWG activities are planned, coordinated and aligned with DGB priorities.
• Decision and recommendation packages are accurate, complete and ready for DGB review.
• Risks, issues and delays are escalated in a timely manner.

1. ACPV Data Business-Value Reporting:

Report monthly that the knowledge generated out of the ACPV data is delivering the intended business value.

• The knowledge, insights and outputs generated from ACPV data are assessed against defined business objectives.
• Business benefits, use cases and value gaps are documented.
• Recommendations are provided to improve data utilisation and business outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, information management, or business intelligence.
• Experience chairing governance boards, working groups, or formal decision-making meetings.
• Experience reviewing governance submissions and assessing their completeness, maturity, and decision readiness.
• Experience documenting decisions, actions, risks, and meeting proceedings.
• Experience defining, tracking, and reporting data-governance KPIs and data-quality indicators.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, data ownership, stewardship, metadata, and data-source onboarding.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Language Proficiency: Full proficiency in English and ability to interact both at the technical level and business level in English, excellent meeting management skills and reporting skills are essential.

Desirable:

• Certification in data management, data governance, project management, ITIL, or business analysis.
• Experience with data catalogues, BI tools, data-quality platforms, or document-management systems.
• Experience in an international, governmental, defence, security, or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of data-management framework.
• Experience in configuration management, validation, cybersecurity, or technical data environments.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
• Knowledge of NATO organization, internal structure and resultant relationships.

Personal Attributes:

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate, complete, and traceable records.
• Proactive and results-focused.
• Diplomatic but able to challenge stakeholders when necessary.
• Organised and capable of working under time pressure.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across organizational boundaries.
• Committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
• Strong leadership and meeting-facilitation skills.
• Ability to chair meetings objectively, maintain focus, manage disagreements, and drive decisions.
• Ability to supervise working groups and coordinate activities across multiple teams.
• Ability to assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure timely closure of actions.