Data Strategy & Governance Associate Manager

Data Strategy & Governance Associate Manager

Sisal, part of the Flutter online sports betting and iGaming group, is seeking a Data Strategy & Governance Associate Manager to support the definition and implementation of the data strategy for the Southern Europe & Africa region.

What you’ll do

• Collect data‑related technical needs from business and tech teams, translating them into strategic Data Initiatives.
• Support the design of the Data Strategy roadmap by assessing feasibility, risks, constraints, and expected impact.
• Monitor technological and market trends to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in data practices.
• Support the evaluation and selection of technological solutions aligned with Data Initiatives and AI adoption requirements.
• Oversee key processes to ensure alignment with data needs, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement areas.
• Contribute to the definition of technical guidelines (e.g., naming conventions, formats, metadata, traceability standards).
• Analyze technical dependencies across Data Initiatives and assess both tech and business implications.
• Monitor the effectiveness and impact of adopted data solutions, ensuring coherence with the Data Strategy and AI governance.
• Facilitate alignment between Data Engineering, AI Strategy, and business units to ensure accurate data flows for AI, analytics, and operational use cases.
• Support governance processes by contributing to documentation, frameworks, and best practices for data quality and traceability.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience (3–5 years) in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Governance, or technical roles focused on data processing and data platforms.
• Solid understanding of data pipelines, data lifecycle, metadata management, and data modelling principles.
• Experience in defining technical requirements and translating business needs into data solutions or initiatives.
• Knowledge of data architecture (data platforms and modern data stack technologies).
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, data quality processes, and best practices for naming, lineage, and documentation.
• Ability to analyse the impact of technical decisions on business outcomes and system architecture.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including tech, business, sustainability, and AI governance.
• Fluency in Italian and good command of English, written and spoken.

Why choose us

• Permanent contract with hybrid work.
• Meal allowance.
• Supplemental health insurance.
• The option to join our company share saving scheme.

Choose us also for

• An inclusive work environment and participation in initiatives focused on Diversity & Inclusion.
• Well‑being support: online meditation courses, medical online service, and counselling with certified psychologists and coaches.
• Learning and Development: access to a training platform, workshops, conferences, and a FlexiLearning program (at least 4 working hours per month for professional growth).
• Parental leave packages: additional support for you, children, and financial aid for mothers.
• Volunteering during your working hours.

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Equal Opportunity
Flutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental values for us. We welcome any candidate without distinction of age, culture, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location: Milano, Torino

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology – Entertainment Providers