Head of Data Governance and Data Architecture

Sire Search; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sire Search is seeking an experienced Head of Data Governance and Data Architecture to lead the development and execution of governance strategies. You will guide a multidisciplinary team to establish a scalable, trustworthy data landscape that supports responsible AI initiatives and compliance.

The role focuses on aligning governance with AI and business objectives, working with senior stakeholders, and ensuring governance-driven data architecture across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Must have led data governance and data architecture initiatives.
• Strong understanding of metadata, data quality, and lifecycle controls.
• Experience supporting AI governance and responsible data use.
• Ability to guide teams and stakeholders strategically.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team implementing data governance frameworks across the organization.
• Develop governance foundations to ensure data is defined, owned, traceable, and high quality.
• Connect governance with AI governance needs: ownership, lifecycle, metadata, lineage, quality, oversight.
• Collaborate with Data Owners, Data Stewards, AI Leads, Business Owners, Data Management, and Legal teams.
• Ensure data architecture supports governance outcomes and enterprise standards.
• Oversee data architecture and modelling to support governance objectives.
• Drive transformation from fragmented data practices to transparent, scalable governance environment.
• Lead a team with expertise in governance, metadata, data quality, business analysis, and modelling.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

Data architecture

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Data Science/CS/related

Tools

Collibra

Informatica

Databricks

Job description

Company

A leading asset management organization committed to building a robust data-driven environment to support responsible AI and ensure trusted data practices across its operations.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Data Governance and Data Architecture to lead the development and execution of data governance strategies within the organization. This key leadership role involves guiding a multidisciplinary team to establish a clear, scalable, and trustworthy data landscape that supports innovative AI initiatives and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team responsible for implementing and operationalizing data governance frameworks across the organization.
• Develop and embed governance foundations to ensure data is well-defined, owned, traceable, and of high quality, supporting responsible AI use.
• Connect established data governance practices with AI governance needs, including data ownership, lifecycle management, metadata, lineage, quality, and oversight.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders such as Data Owners, Data Stewards, AI Leads, Business Owners, Data Management, and Legal teams to create clarity and alignment.
• Ensure data architecture supports governance outcomes and aligns with enterprise standards and decisions.
• Oversee aspects of data architecture and modelling, ensuring they support governance objectives.
• Drive a transformation from fragmented data practices towards a transparent, scalable, and governed data environment.
• Lead a team with expertise in data governance, metadata, data quality, business analysis, architecture, and modelling.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading data governance and data architecture initiatives.
• Strong understanding of data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle controls.
• Experience supporting AI governance and responsible data use.
• Ability to work strategically and practically, guiding teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with experience working with senior management.