Data Governance Lead: Strategy, Policy & Stakeholder Focus

Baker McKenzie; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie in Manila seeks a Data Governance Board Lead to partner with the Chief Data Officer in running the day-to-day governance rhythm. You will chair the Data Governance Council, own governance policies, and manage senior stakeholder engagement across the business.

You will stand up domain working groups, ensure policy adoption, track KPIs, and drive a business-led governance model that is lightweight yet enduring as the transformation progresses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data governance or a similar role.
• Experience leading governance forums and senior stakeholders.
• Experience starting or maturing a governance function from scratch.
• Ability to translate technical scope into business decisions.
• Familiar with data governance concepts (ownership, stewardship, quality, classification).

Responsibilities

• Chair and coordinate the Data Governance Council, maintaining agendas and decisions log.
• Draft, maintain and version control data governance policies and framework.
• Prepare quarterly reporting for Strategic Leadership and track progress.
• Coordinate domain working groups and escalation paths before CDO review.
• Track governance KPIs and drive continuous improvement as domains mature.

Skills

Governance leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy drafting

Program management

Change management

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Purview

Power BI

DCAM

Job description

Baker McKenzie in Manila seeks a Data Governance Board Lead to partner with the Chief Data Officer in running the day-to-day governance rhythm. You will chair the Data Governance Council, own governance policies, and manage senior stakeholder engagement across the business.

You will stand up domain working groups, ensure policy adoption, track KPIs, and drive a business-led governance model that is lightweight yet enduring as the transformation progresses.