Data Governance & Quality Lead

885 Damen Naval B.V.; Vlissingen; Hybrid; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

8% holiday pay

27 holidays and 13 ADV days

Travel allowance 0.23 EUR/km

PME‑pension with 60% employer contrib.

Profit sharing

Work from home up to 2 days/week

Bicycle plan

Company fitness

Zusammenfassung

Damen Naval, the naval division of Damen Shipyards Group, seeks a Data Governance & Quality Lead to establish and enforce data policies, standards, and processes across the data lifecycle. You will support data owners and stewards to ensure data accuracy, security, and usability, enabling reliable analytics for next-generation ships and efficient operations.

Collaborating with engineers, project managers, and supply chain, you will monitor data metrics, maintain data quality, and ensure

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or a relevant field (minimum).
• 3+ years of program and project management experience in data governance, data quality, or large-scale data transformation programs.
• Strong foundation in data management, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, ISO).
• Lean Six Sigma or similar process-improvement experience, ideally in Industry 4.0, system engineering, or shipbuilding contexts.
• Experience in maritime/defense sectors is valued; engineering mindset is essential.
• Understanding of BI reporting systems and data analysis tools.
• Proficient written and spoken English; Dutch is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as needed.

Aufgaben

• Define and maintain data ownership, data quality rules, and data risk profiles.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and supply chain to document data needs and decisions.
• Monitor data metrics, support data stewards to validate and cleanse data, and address data quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate data-related risks.
• Provide training and support to end-users on data quality practices.
• Stay updated on data management tools and foster continuous improvement through guidance.

Kenntnisse

Program & Project Management

Data Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Engineering Mindset

BI Reporting

Data Analysis Tools

English Proficiency

Dutch Proficiency

Travel & Mobility

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family. About us Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries of the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?

Role

As the Data Governance & Quality Lead at Damen Naval, you will hold a pivotal position in establishing and enforcing the foundational policies, standards, and processes that ensure the accuracy, consistency, security, and usability of our data across its entire lifecycle. You will be instrumental in supporting data owners to define data quality dimensions, and strategically manage data stewards. By partnering closely with diverse stakeholders, you will proactively address complex data challenges and champion continuous improvement in our data management practices. Your leadership will directly enable reliable analytics and informed decision‑making, crucial for the design of next‑generation ships and the efficiency of our operations.

Key accountabilities

• Define and maintain data ownership, formulate and uphold data quality rules, develop robust data risk profiles, ensure comprehensive data security, and manage data definitions and descriptions in accordance with established governance frameworks.
• Partner closely with engineers, project managers, supply chain, and other key stakeholders to deeply understand their data needs and provide definitions and documentation that contribute to informed decision‑making.
• Continuously monitor key data metrics, help stewards to validate and cleanse data, and proactively address errors to maintain accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness across our datasets.
• Guarantee alignment with all regulatory requirements while actively identifying, assessing, and mitigating data‑related risks such as breaches, misuse, and non‑compliance.
• Provide ongoing support and comprehensive training to end‑users on defining and resolving data quality issues and implementing best practices.
• Stay updated on the latest tools and technologies in data management, explore new methods to enhance data quality, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement through training and guidance.
• Document processes, methodologies, and findings for knowledge sharing.

Skills & experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or a relevant field with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in program and project management, preferably within data governance, data quality, or large‑scale data transformation programs.
• A strong foundation in data management principles, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, ISO standards).
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies, ideally tailored for Industry 4.0 and system engineering, with a proven track record in process development and improvement, preferably in ship construction or a related industry.
• Experience in the maritime, defense, or a related industry is highly valued, but an essential requirement is to possess a strong engineering mindset.
• Technical Understanding: Understanding of BI reporting systems and processes, and experience working with data analysis tools.
• Good command of both written and verbal English, with Dutch proficiency being a plus.
• Awareness of potential business travel, work abroad, or intercontinental assignments.
• Excellent references antecedents as a pre‑employment security screening is standard part of the recruitment procedure.
• Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required and candidates with NL/EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non‑EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
• PME‑pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
• Profit sharing based on company results.
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
• Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family. We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that.