Lead Data Excellence

KK Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

KK Group is seeking an experienced Lead Data Excellence / Data Governance professional in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen enterprise data governance and master data management capabilities. The role focuses on developing governance frameworks, improving data quality, driving ownership and stewardship, and ensuring data accuracy, consistency, traceability, and trust across critical business data.

You will lead governance initiatives, establish Data Owner roles, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Master Data or Data Governance.
• Experience with Data Ownership and Data Stewardship.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead Master Data Governance frameworks, standards and operating models.
• Establish clear Data Owner and Data Steward roles, responsibilities and accountability.
• Drive governance across key master data domains such as Customer, Vendor, Material, Product and Finance.
• Define and monitor Data Quality KPIs, controls and scorecards.
• Lead data quality reviews, audits, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and enhance MDM and Data Governance platforms, workflows and approval processes.
• Drive Data Catalogue, Business Glossary, Metadata Management and Data Lineage initiatives.
• Lead governance awareness, training, change management and adoption activities.

Skills

Master Data Management

Data Governance

Data Quality Management

Data Modelling

Data Mapping

Metadata Management

Data Lineage

Stakeholder Management

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Informatica

Collibra

SAP MDG

Ataccama

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Oracle

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Excellence / Data Governance professional to strengthen our enterprise data governance and master data management capabilities.

This role will lead the development and adoption of governance frameworks, improve master data quality, strengthen ownership and stewardship, and help ensure that business-critical data is accurate, consistent, traceable and trusted.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Master Data Governance frameworks, standards and operating models.
• Establish clear Data Owner and Data Steward roles, responsibilities and accountability.
• Drive governance across key master data domains such as Customer, Vendor, Material, Product and Finance.
• Define and monitor Data Quality KPIs, controls and scorecards.
• Lead data quality reviews, audits, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and enhance MDM and Data Governance platforms, workflows and approval processes.
• Drive Data Catalogue, Business Glossary, Metadata Management and Data Lineage initiatives.
• Support enterprise data modelling, mapping and harmonization across ERP, integration and reporting environments.
• Establish governance standards for analytics and reporting, including Power BI.
• Partner with Business, IT, Enterprise Architecture, Analytics, Data Owners and Data Stewards.
• Lead governance awareness, training, change management and adoption activities.
• Maintain governance standards, policies, SOPs, business rules and supporting documentation.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality or Enterprise Data Management.
• Strong experience with Data Governance frameworks, Data Ownership, Data Stewardship and Data Quality Management.
• Experience with one or more governance/MDM platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Profisee, Informatica, Collibra, SAP MDG or Ataccama.
• Experience working with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP or Oracle.
• Good understanding of data modelling, mapping, metadata, lineage, data catalogues and business glossaries.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation and documentation skills.
• Ability to translate governance principles into practical business processes and controls.

Good to have:

• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Azure Data Services or Microsoft Purview.
• DAMA, CDMP, DCAM, DGSP or related Data Governance/Data Management certification.
• Experience with global data governance or digital transformation programmes.
• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, finance or commercial data.

About KK Group:

Building on more than 40 years of experience, KK Group is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. Our capabilities span developing state-of-the-art technologies, high-quality lean manufacturing, and flexible aftermarket services. KK Group is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Moller. We are a global and diverse team of over 4000 people, working towards delivering products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy. At KK Group, our culture and DNA are built on a foundation of can-do attitude and innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all people. Our commitment lies in cultivating a strong culture centred around health, safety, wellbeing, and effective teamwork.

Why Us?

No matter your role, you will find yourself immersed in our strategy. At KK, all employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas – we want everyone to feel involved and heard. Our flat hierarchies allow us to make swift decisions and exchange ideas in an open, honest atmosphere where we help each other succeed. What is more, you will be collaborating across several functions, and you will experience a distinct team spirit as you work with international colleagues from all over the world.