Data Management & Governance Principal Specialist

Amadeus Hospitality; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Flexible working model

Global opportunities

Learning & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Amadeus in Bangalore is seeking a Data Management & Governance Principal Specialist to lead governance, quality, and control of data assets within the Outpayce BISO. You will collaborate with the Amadeus Data Office to align with enterprise standards and drive risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating governance activities, managing data products in the data mesh, and ensuring privacy and security integration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in data governance and data quality management.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations like GDPR.
• Experience with data governance tools and cloud data platforms (Azure).
• Background in audit, compliance, or regulated environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead data governance initiatives in Outpayce and coordinate with ADO.
• Oversee lifecycle of data products and datasets in the data mesh.
• Define data quality framework and monitor critical data elements.
• Align governance with security and privacy requirements.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation of findings.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality management

GDPR & privacy

Audit & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulated environments

Tools

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Data Management & Governance Principal Specialist

Designation: Data Management & Governance Principal Specialist

Location: Bangalore

Business Environment

Work in a highly regulated payments environment where data, security, privacy, and data quality are critical to business integrity and compliance. Be part of the Outpayce Business Information Security Office (BISO), contributing to stronger data governance, data quality, security, and privacy practices. Collaborate with the Amadeus Data Office (ADO) to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and governance frameworks.

Purpose

Ensure effective governance, quality, and control of data assets across Outpayce. Act as the primary interface between Outpayce and the Amadeus Data Office (ADO). Integrate data governance, data quality, security, and privacy requirements to strengthen compliance, audit readiness, and risk management.

Key Accountabilities

• Data Governance & ADO Coordination: Represent Outpayce in ADO governance forums and initiatives. Ensure alignment with enterprise data governance policies and standards. Coordinate key data governance activities across stakeholders.
• Data Asset Governance: Manage the lifecycle of data products and datasets within the data mesh. Ensure accurate documentation of: Data classification and sensitivity. Ownership and accountability. Data usage and sharing practices. Oversee data sharing agreements across business units.
• Data Quality Management: Define and implement a robust data quality framework. Identify and monitor Critical Data Elements (CDEs). Establish data quality controls covering: Accuracy. Completeness. Consistency. Timeliness. Drive remediation actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide management and audit visibility through quality reporting and insights.
• Security & Privacy Integration: Align data governance processes with security and privacy requirements. Support privacy assessments and governance workflows. Identify and mitigate risks related to data exposure and misuse.
• Data Inventory & Visibility: Maintain a comprehensive and reliable data inventory. Ensure visibility of data locations, ownership, and usage. Improve data traceability and transparency across the organization.
• Governance Operations: Coordinate data product and dataset creation processes. Validate governance inputs for completeness and quality. Provide guidance and support to product and engineering teams.
• Audit, Risk & Regulatory Support: Support internal audits and regulatory reviews. Provide evidence related to data governance, quality, and controls. Contribute to remediation of identified gaps and findings.

Scope & Impact

Lead data governance and data quality initiatives for Outpayce within BISO. Directly influence: Data reliability and informed decision-making. Privacy and compliance posture. Audit readiness and governance maturity. Enable trusted, secure, and controlled data usage across the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in data governance and data quality management.
• Understanding of data privacy regulations (including GDPR) and data risk management.
• Experience with data governance tools and cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure).
• Experience working within audit, compliance, or regulated environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and build trusted partnerships across the organization.

Key Success Factors

• Establishes a robust data governance and data quality framework.
• Improves data accuracy, completeness, and reliability.
• Strengthens integration between data, security, and privacy controls.
• Enhances audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and trusted data management.

What we can offer you

• A critical mission and purpose – At Amadeus, you’ll power the future of travel with a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.
• A truly global DNA – Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
• Great opportunities to learn – Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, from on-the-job training to formal activities, and daily interactions.
• A caring environment – Amadeus fosters a caring environment that supports both professional growth and personal well-being.
• A complete rewards offer – Amadeus provides attractive compensation packages, including salary, bonus, caregiving and health benefits.
• A flexible working model – Embrace our flexible working model, enabling you to excel wherever and however you work best.
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community – We are committed to enabling each employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment.
• A reliable company – Trust and reliability are fundamental to shaping our relationships with customers, partners, and employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience. Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.

We are Amadeus and we make travel work better for everyone, everywhere. As part of our global team of 20,000+ passionate team members across 100+ locations, you’ll join a community united by a love for travel and technology. We’re not just shaping the future of travel; we’re using it as a force for good, enriching lives and supporting our planet. Here, you’ll be free to innovate and grow with driven colleagues. Join us on a journey where you will help us bring the world closer!