Lead Data Excellence M/F
KK Group
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Job summary
KK Group is seeking an experienced Lead Data Excellence/Governance to drive enterprise‑wide Master Data Governance initiatives. You will define governance frameworks, operating models and adoption programs to ensure trusted data across functions and systems.
You will bridge business and technology teams, partnering with Data Owners, Data Stewards, IT and Analytics to implement governance across ERP and analytics platforms, improving data quality and decision enablement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, CS, Data Management or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Master Data Management, Data Governance or Enterprise Data Management.
- Strong understanding of Data Governance frameworks, Data Stewardship, Data Ownership, Metadata Management, Data Quality.
- Experience with MDM and Data Governance platforms such as Purview, Profisee, Informatica, Collibra, SAP MDG, Ataccama or similar.
Responsibilities
- Define, implement and improve Master Data Governance policies, standards and operating procedures.
- Establish and maintain the Data Governance Operating Model including forums, escalation paths and accountability.
- Own and drive governance tools configuration, workflows and stewardship activities.
- Establish enterprise data quality frameworks, monitoring capabilities and governance controls.
- Lead metadata management, data catalogue and business glossary initiatives.
- Set governance standards for reporting, analytics, datasets and semantic models.
- Develop and execute Data Governance awareness and adoption programmes.
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Excellence/Governance to lead and drive enterprise-wide Master Data Governance initiatives. This role is responsible for establishing governance frameworks, defining operating models, driving governance adoption, managing data quality, and ensuring consistent, accurate, and compliant master data across business functions and systems.
The successful candidate will act as a bridge between business and technology teams, working closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, IT, Enterprise Architecture, Analytics, and Business Functions to establish sustainable governance practices, improve data quality, and enable trusted business decision-making.
- Job offer expiration: 23/09/2026
- Type of work: Hybrid
- 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.
- 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.
- Establish enterprise data quality frameworks, standards, monitoring capabilities, and governance controls.
- Lead enterprise-wide metadata management initiatives.
- Develop and govern enterprise data models, master data structures, and domain relationships.
- Establish governance standards for reporting, analytics, datasets, semantic models, and dashboard solutions.
- Develop and execute Data Governance awareness, communication, and adoption programmes.
- Develop, maintain, and govern governance documentation including:
- Governance Frameworks.
- Policies and Standards.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Bachelor's or Master's 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.
- 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.
- Master Data Governance.
- Data Governance Operating Model.
- Data Stewardship & Data Ownership.
- Governance Adoption & Change Management.
- Data Management.
- Metadata Management.
- Business Glossary Management.
- Governance Technology.
- Governance Tool Management.
- Microsoft Purview.
- Analytics Governance.
- Power BI Governance.
- Business & Stakeholder Management.
- Cross-functional Collaboration.
- Training & Enablement.
- Process Improvement.
- Risk & Compliance Management.
- Technical Documentation & Standards Management.
By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.
For further information, please contact:
Pragyna Mishra8068260101
KK Group is a global technology partner delivering power, controls, cooling, monitoring and service solutions for renewable energy and energy-intensive industries.
With more than 45 years of experience in the wind industry and technologies installed in over 120,000 turbines worldwide, KK Group provides critical electro-mechanical systems that enable electrification, improve energy efficiency, and optimise the lifetime performance of industrial assets.
The company’s capabilities span the full value chain - from development and manufacturing to service and digital solutions - supporting customers across the entire lifecycle of their platforms. Backed by its long-term owner, A.P. Moller Holding, KK Group is expanding beyond wind into selected energy-intensive industries including hydrogen, mining, rail and defence.
Today, KK Group employs more than 3,700 people across 10+ countries and is building a more diversified, resilient and global business - Powering Change towards a more sustainable tomorrow.
Visit www.kkgroup.com to learn more about our company and career opportunities.
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