Data Governance Business Partner

Brambles; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics company is seeking a Data Governance Business Partner to drive the implementation of their Data Governance Framework. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance data quality and governance across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in Data Governance and a relevant tertiary qualification. This position offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to contribute to data practices that support business success.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Proven ability to implement and embed Data Governance policies and processes.
• Demonstrated commercial experience in senior Data Governance, Data Quality or Data Management.
• Fluency in English essential; other European languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Data Governance policies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with business functions to define and implement data standards.
• Provide guidance and approval at key gates in project delivery.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Quality

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

SAP

AI

Education

Tertiary qualification in a suitable field

Tools

Data Governance tooling

Job description

Overview

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. You can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

The Data Governance Business Partner will partner with the key stakeholders: data domain leads, stewards, and other key roles in digital office, IT and business functions to drive the practical implementation and application of the Brambles Data Governance Framework as well as related operating model, principles, and policies. Provides, planning, direction, analysis, management, implementation, and administration of Governance application within Brambles. They will drive the importance of Data Governance and how it integrates to the work that brambles does. Drive a culture of positive change of Data Governance, challenging and adapting in collaboration and co creation with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities May Include

• Implement and monitor Data Governance policies, frameworks, and metrics aligned with the global Data Governance strategy within a data domain to track compliance
• Collaborate with business functions, markets, and Data & Analytics teams to define and implement data standards and processes that evolve with business needs.
• Manage and maintain Data Governance artifacts such as data definitions, business processes, and data quality standards to ensure clarity and adherence across the organization.
• Provide guidance and approval at key gates in project delivery, ensuring compliance with data governance principles and data quality requirements.
• Lead data-focused projects requiring a governance perspective, driving data quality improvements and ensuring data governance is integrated into project lifecycles.
• Promote a strong understanding of data governance principles and data quality across the Data & Analytics teams and business communities, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Support the continuous development and evolution of the Data Governance function by driving best practices and fostering a culture of data stewardship.
• Collaborate with data stewards across the organisation to improve overall data quality and accessibility ensuring consistency in data definitions and standards across the organization.

Qualifications/Experience

• Tertiary qualification in any suitable field.
• Proven ability to implement and embed Data Governance policies and processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of modern data engineering, such as Data Engineering and Integration.
• Technical knowledge in Data Governance and/or Data Quality tooling.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications (verbal/written) and collaborative team-working skills.
• Demonstrated commercial experience in a senior Data Governance, Data Quality or Data Management.
• Supply Chain & Logistics experience is a bonus.
• Domain specific knowledge, including common processes, data types and systems (e.g., within Finance, HR, Supply Chain etc.) desirable.

Skills and Knowledge

• AI experience.
• SAP experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with senior business leaders and technical colleagues equally.
• Manage projects/work items independently.
• Customer Service mindset, ability to work in an agile way.
• Fluency in English essential. Fluency in additional European languages desirable.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Change Management, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Data Analytics, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality Assessments, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Privacy Compliance, Problem Solving, Project Delivery

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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