Data Governance Manager

Läkare Utan Gränser; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 460,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

MSF Sweden is seeking a Data Governance Manager to lead and coordinate data governance initiatives across the organization. You will define standards, policies, and processes for trusted data, while fostering collaboration between business and technical teams to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on data cataloguing, data stewardship, and master data management, with responsibility for data security and lifecycle management in a humanitarian context.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data governance or related roles.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and policies.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Strong technical understanding of data tools (SQL, ETL, DW).
• GDPR knowledge and data security awareness.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate data governance initiatives across the organization.
• Define standards, policies, and processes for trusted data.
• Develop data management capabilities including data cataloguing and MDM.
• Ensure data security, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to establish data ownership and accountability.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

GDPR knowledge

Education

BS in Computer Science

Information Technology degree

Tools

SQL

ETL

Data warehouses

Data integration tools

Data cataloguing

Master data management

Job description

We have come a long way in our digital transformation, and we are now looking for a Data Governance Manager, who will ensure data governance practice and strengthen our ability to manage data as a strategic asset within MSF Sweden. In this role, you will lead and coordinate data governance initiatives across the organization. You will work closely with stakeholders from different departments to establish clear ownership of data, improve data quality, support compliance requirements, and ensure that data is managed consistently and responsibly throughout its lifecycle.

The role

You will facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams, helping define standards, policies, and processes that enable trusted and well-governed data. You will also contribute to the continued development of our data management capabilities, including data cataloguing, data stewardship, and master data management. The role also involve implementing measures to ensure data security, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Further responsibilities

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of data governance policies, standards, and processes across MSF Sweden.
• Facilitate collaboration between departments to establish common definitions, ownership, and accountability for key data domains.
• Lead data stewardship initiatives and support stakeholders in managing data quality and lifecycle activities.
• Support the development and adoption of data cataloguing and master data management practices.
• Monitor and improve data quality through governance frameworks, controls, and reporting.
• Ensure that data management practices comply with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Participate in security and compliance initiatives related to information and data management.
• Act as an internal advisor and advocate for data governance best practices.
• System owner: Responsible for the data management platform, data storage solutions, compliance tools and other tools in the data management systems portfolio.

We are looking for you with

• At least 3 years of experience working with data governance,data management, master data management, data quality or similar roles.
• Experience in implementing or supporting data governance frameworks, policies, and processes.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions and levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong technical understanding and experience with data management tools and technologies such as SQL, ETL processes, data warehouses, and data integration tools.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience using data analysis tools.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and understandably to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in addressing data quality issues.
• Knowledge of relevant data protection and data security laws and regulations, such as GDPR.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

You need to be driven, take initiative and be confident as one of the few experts within the area of the organization in Sweden. You will need to act as a role model to others and be comfortable with inspiring and teaching others within this area.

It’s valuable if you have

• Experience of implementing data management frameworks and architectures, data lifecycle management and data quality management practice Relevant certifications in data management or data protection
• Strong commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Experience of working in humanitarian or charity organizations

The social environment at MSF Sweden

As an employee at MSF Sweden you will be part of a movement providing people with medical aid and humanitarian care. We work in an international, informal and welcoming environment. All of us working for MSF Sweden have a strong engagement to our common goal, saving lives and alleviate suffering. We are a value-based organization which is strongly felt whether you work in a project, as a volunteer or employed in the office. We work in teams, which means we all must take responsibility, trust each other and work on giving and taking feedback. We are easy going and never hesitate when someone needs our help. We want you to feel respected, whoever you are. Working at MSF means you have the possibility to take initiative and, in that way, learn and grow, both on an individual and a team level. To be able to save lives and alleviate suffering, communication is essential, both internally between the office and projects, and externally from us to the world.

As part of this recruitment process we do a background check on the final candidate due to access to sensitive data.

Employment terms and benefits

• Type of contract: Permanent (6 months probation period)
• Entry date: ASAP
• Goal oriented working time (37,5 hours/week is full time)
• Salary: 45 250 SEK/month (if you have 3 years experience as requested). The salary is set according to the MSF Sweden Salary policy. Previous relevant documented work experience, beyond the years of requirement, (minimum 1 more year) can give additional salary increase (depending on length of experience, maximum up to 8 years and 7,5 % percent). This will be evaluated and calculated if shortlisted for interview.
• Benefits: Pension, health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, insurance for work related injuries, wellness contribution (3000 SEK/year) and one wellness hour per week. Gym to use for free in the office building.
• Vacation: 30 days/year + 3,5 work free days for all employees (which ones varies from year to year) plus 1 work free day as a benefit
• Full compensation day 1-14 of sick leave
• Work Style: Flexible working policy. Minimum 50 % presence at the office in Liljeholmen
• You need a valid work permit to work in Sweden.
• As an employee with MSF Sweden you are bound by the collective bargaining agreement for non-profit organizations between Fremia and Unionen & Akademikerförbunden.
• Association life: After 6 months as employee you can join our association Läkare Utan Gränser Sweden, and participate in associative events and networks and be part of impact in the organization.

Apply no later than November 4th with resume and answer questions about motivation in our recruitment system. We only accept application through our recruitment system. MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, who welcomes all qualified applications. We encourage you to apply without a photo in your CV and only focus on presenting achievements, skills, and experience relevant to the job.

Questions regarding the role? Please contact recruiting manager Christopher Svensson, [e-mail]

Local Union Representative (Unionen) is Mia Hejdenberg, [e-mail]

We are looking forward to reviewing your application!

Doctors without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization determined to bring quality medical care to people in crises around the world, when and where they need regardless of religion, ethnical background or political view. Our fundamental principles are neutrality, impartiality, independence and medical ethics. In Sweden we raise funds, recruit staff, communicate, advocate for change and provide operational services to contribute to saving lives and alleviating suffering in the world. We are around a hundred people working for MSF Sweden at our office at Liljeholmsstranden, Stockholm.