Lead Data Excellence

KK Wind Solutions; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KK Wind Solutions is seeking a seasoned Data Governance & MDM Leader to define and govern enterprise data policies and operating models from Bengaluru. You will drive master data management, metadata management, data quality, and data lineage to enable trusted analytics and reporting across the organization.

The role requires 5+ years in MDM/Data Governance, strong stakeholder management, and hands-on experience with governance platforms such as Purview, Collibra, or Informatica.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Master Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, or Enterprise Data Management.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, stewardship, ownership, and metadata.
• Experience implementing or administering MDM and governance platforms such as Purview/Profisee/Informatica/Collibra.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and continuously improve master data governance policies and operating procedures.
• Establish and maintain the data governance operating model, forums, and accountability structures.
• Own and drive governance tool configuration, administration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead metadata management initiatives including data catalogue and business glossary.
• Develop and govern enterprise data models, mapping, and data lineage.
• Set governance standards for analytics, reporting, datasets, and dashboards.
• Develop and execute data governance awareness, training, and adoption programs.
• Create and maintain governance documentation including SOPs, policies, and standards.

Skills

MDM

Data Governance

Data Quality

Data Modelling

Data Mapping

Data Lineage

Metadata Management

Power Platform

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/CS/Data Management

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Profisee

Informatica

Collibra

SAP MDG

Ataccama

Job description

Responsibilities

Master Data Governance & Operating Model:

• Define, implement, and continuously improve Master Data Governance policies, standards, frameworks, and operating procedures.
• Establish and maintain the Data Governance Operating Model, including governance forums, decision-making processes, escalation paths, and accountability structures.

Governance Tools & Technical Governance:

• Own and drive the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of Master Data Governance tools and platforms.
• Support the configuration, enhancement, and governance of workflows, approval processes, stewardship activities, and governance controls.

Data Quality Management & Data Audits:

• Establish enterprise data quality frameworks, standards, monitoring capabilities, and governance controls.

Metadata Management, Data Catalogue & Business Glossary:

• Lead enterprise-wide metadata management initiatives.

Data Modelling, Mapping & Data Lineage:

• Develop and govern enterprise data models, master data structures, and domain relationships.

Analytics Governance:

• Establish governance standards for reporting, analytics, datasets, semantic models, and dashboard solutions.

Change Management, Training & Adoption:

• Develop and execute Data Governance awareness, communication, and adoption programmes.

Technical Documentation & Standards:

• Develop, maintain, and govern governance documentation including:

1. Governance Frameworks.
2. Policies and Standards.
3. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Our Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, Business Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Master Data Management (MDM), Data Governance, Data Quality, or Enterprise Data Management.
• Strong understanding of Data Governance frameworks, Data Stewardship, Data Ownership, Metadata Management, and Data Quality Management.
• Experience implementing or administering MDM and Data Governance platforms such as:
  • Microsoft Purview.
  • Profisee.
  • Informatica.
  • Collibra.
  • SAP MDG.
  • Ataccama.
  • Similar enterprise platforms.
• Experience working within ERP ecosystems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or comparable environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Data Modelling.
  • Data Mapping.
  • Data Lineage.
  • Metadata Management.
  • Data Catalogue Management.
  • Business Glossary Management.
  • Data Auditing.
• Experience defining governance processes and operating models across multiple business functions.
• Strong stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Data Services and Microsoft Purview.
• DAMA, DCAM, DGSP, CDMP, Power BI, or related Data Governance certifications.
• Experience supporting global master data governance and digital transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of data privacy, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working within manufacturing, procurement, finance, supply chain, or commercial data domains.

Key Competencies

Data Governance Leadership:

• Master Data Governance.
• Data Governance Operating Model.
• Data Stewardship & Data Ownership.
• Governance Adoption & Change Management.
• Data Management.

Data Quality Management:

• Data Catalogue Administration.
• Data Lineage & Traceability.
• Data Modelling & Data Mapping.
• Governance Technology.

MDM Platform Administration:

• Governance Tool Management.
• Analytics Governance.
• Power BI Governance.
• Business & Stakeholder Management.

Governance Council Leadership:

• Cross-functional Collaboration.
• Training & Enablement.
• Process Improvement.
• Risk & Compliance Management.
• Technical Documentation & Standards Management.