Data Governance Lead

Kshema General Insurance Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kshema General Insurance Limited is seeking a Data Governance Leader to drive enterprise-wide governance, develop and promote policies, SOPs, and frameworks, and foster a culture of data accountability, quality, and regulatory compliance across business and technology teams.

You will lead strategy, framework management, council meetings, and stakeholder engagement, collaborate with data owners, custodians, IT, and product teams, and oversee governance tools deployment while tracking KPIs for

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
• Familiarity with governance technologies and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide governance strategy and SOP adoption.
• Maintain Data Governance Framework Handbook with up-to-date policies.
• Collaborate with data owners to implement governance policies.
• Oversee deployment and integration of governance tools.
• Organize Data Governance Council meetings and report KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to resolve governance issues.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

The Data Governance Leader is a strategic and detail-oriented professional responsible for leading enterprise-wide data governance initiatives. This role involves the development, maintenance, and promotion of data governance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and frameworks, ensuring alignment across business and technology stakeholders. The incumbent plays a key role in fostering a culture of data accountability, quality, and compliance throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance Strategy & Execution:
  • Leads the adoption and implementation of enterprise-wide data governance policies and SOPs.
  • Ensures governance practices are supported by appropriate tools and technologies.
• Framework & Policy Management:
  • Maintains the Data Governance Framework Handbook with up-to-date policies and SOPs.
  • Communicates updates to the Data Governance Council and other relevant stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborates with data owners, stewards, and custodians to define, revise, and implement governance policies and SOPs.
  • Facilitates resolution of data-related issues and supports the rollout of new governance practices.
• Technology & Enablement:
  • Partners with Product Managers and IT teams to ensure governance tools are aligned with organizational policies and SOPs.
  • Oversees the deployment and integration of governance tools across the enterprise.
• Council Leadership & Reporting:
  • Organizes and conducts regular Data Governance Council meetings.
  • Tracks and publishes data governance KPIs to leadership and enterprise-wide audiences.
• Working Group Leadership:
  • Leads and collaborates with cross-functional working groups comprising data stewards, custodians, IT, and other stakeholders to resolve data governance issues effectively

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Demonstrated experience in data governance, data management, or related disciplines.
• Good knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with IT, product, and business teams.
• Familiarity with data governance technologies and platforms.