Data Governance Manager

EY; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Global Delivery Services in Katowice is seeking a Data Governance Manager to build and scale our governance capabilities. You will lead complex data governance initiatives, shape service offerings, and help clients establish trusted, compliant data environments across diverse industries.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive data governance programs from design to delivery, leveraging knowledge of governance frameworks as appropriate.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or a related field.
• Experience designing or implementing Data Governance frameworks and operating models.
• Practical knowledge of data quality, metadata, data lineage, data ownership, and stewardship.
• Experience leading projects, workstreams, and client-facing teams.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills in English; able to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement governance frameworks that help clients manage data as a trusted business asset.
• Build scalable capabilities across data quality, ownership, metadata, and compliance.
• Lead complex data governance initiatives and scale our governance competency and offerings.
• Develop the team and service offerings for clients.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Quality

Metadata

Data Lineage

Data Ownership

Data Stewardship

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

English Proficiency

Job description

Location: Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Data Governance Manager to build and scale our Data Governance competency and respond to the growing demand from clients. You will lead complex data governance initiatives, develop our team and service offerings, and help clients establish trusted, well-managed, and compliant data environments.

Your key responsibilities

As a Data Governance Manager, you are responsible for designing and implementing governance frameworks that help our clients manage data as a trusted business asset. You build scalable capabilities across data quality, ownership, metadata, and compliance.

Skills and attributes for success

You combine strong Data Governance expertise with the ability to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into practical, value-driven solutions. You demonstrate excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, enabling you to build trusted client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams successfully.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• At least five years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or a related field.
• Experience designing or implementing Data Governance frameworks and operating models.
• Practical knowledge of data quality, metadata, data lineage, data ownership, and stewardship.
• Experience leading projects, workstreams, and client-facing teams.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in consulting or a client-facing professional services environment.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, or COBIT.
• Experience with Data Governance and metadata management platforms.
• Relevant Data Management, cloud, or project management certifications.
• Experience building a Data Governance service offering or competency.

What we look for

You have a "Hold my beer – I got this" attitude with a reputation of a "go-to" person with all data-related topics.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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