Data Governance And Privacy Lead

Ntt Limited; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1 372 000 - 2 060 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Data Governance and Privacy Lead in Johannesburg. The role involves developing data governance frameworks, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science and strong experience in data governance practices. This position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Seasoned experience working as a Data Governance Specialist or in a similar role.
• Good understanding of data security and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to safeguard data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements data governance frameworks and policies.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to analyze data requirements.
• Supports the creation of a data governance framework.

Skills

Data governance

Data integration

Data quality

Data management best practices

SQL

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Certifications in data management (e.g., DAMA Certified Data Management Professional)

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

Data Governance and Privacy Lead

Apply remote type Hybrid Working locations Johannesburg, South Africa Bangalore, India Delhi, India. Time type Full time. Posted 7 Days Ago. Job requisition id R-

Make an impact with NTT DATA. Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Data Governance Specialist is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for participating in designing and developing the company's data infrastructure. This role will be required to leverage skills and expertise to introduce new ideas and improve on existing solutions in line with established frameworks and governance. Additionally, this role plays an important part in shaping and performing data governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to establish data governance best practices across the organization.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders to analyze data requirements, develop data models, and ensure the integrity and security of our data infrastructure.
• Accountable for defining how the data will be stored, consumed, integrated and managed by different data entities and IT systems, as well as any applications using or processing that data in some way.
• Supports the creation of a data governance framework to meet business and technology requirements while ensuring data security and compliance with regulations, and ensures it is integrated in relevant processes across the organization.
• Works across multiple teams for the optimization of data storage and retrieval, enhancement of data quality and governance, and guides the organization in making informed data‑driven decisions.
• Translates business requirements into databases, data warehouses, and data streams, collaborating with other teams and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and designs appropriate data models and structures.
• Designs and implements data integration and data flow processes to ensure efficient data movement across different systems and platforms.
• Analyzes, plans, and defines data architecture framework, including security, reference data, metadata, and master data.
• Defines and implements data governance policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
• Facilitates data governance communities, workshops, and meetings.
• Analyzes existing data systems and identifies opportunities for improvement, recommending innovative solutions to enhance data management and analytics capabilities.
• Defines and maintains data standards, data definitions, and data dictionaries to ensure consistency and interoperability.
• Defines technical standards and guidelines that pertain to data and information use, security, access and governance (including defining accountabilities in support of data quality mandates).
• Creates diagrams showing key data entities and creates an inventory of the data needed to implement the architecture vision.

To Thrive in this Role

Seasoned understanding of data governance, data integration, data quality, data lifecycle processes and data management best practices, and how these impact business performance. Enterprise‑wide view of the business and strong appreciation for strategy, processes and capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance.

• Seasoned in preparing, facilitating, and driving forums, communities, workshops, and meetings with people across various levels of the organization.
• A capable change agent and communicator who knows how to demonstrate the value of data governance, create organizational buy‑in and get the organization to understand data governance.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, contributing to their success.
• Ability to build relationships, manage business partners and navigate with ease at all levels of the organization from senior management to specialists.
• Seasoned in developing communication and training materials and training people in Data Governance.
• Good understanding of IT domains of information, security, application, technology infrastructure and integration.
• Problem‑solving and analytical capabilities to safeguard data integrity, security, and organization.
• Good understanding of data security and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and experience implementing data protection measures.
• Good understanding of data modelling techniques, data warehousing concepts, and database management systems.
• Seasoned in SQL and experience with database development and performance optimization.
• Seasoned in data visualization tools and techniques.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in either Information Systems or Computer Science or a related field.

Certifications in data management or related areas (e.g., DAMA Certified Data Management Professional) preferred.

Required Experience

• Seasoned experience working as a Data Governance Specialist or in a similar role.
• Seasoned experience in developing and implementing data governance strategies, frameworks, and operating models.
• Seasoned experience in developing training materials, conducting data governance workshops, and facilitating knowledge sharing sessions.
• Seasoned experience with data management tools and technologies.
• Seasoned experience in developing data governance frameworks, data dictionaries, data classification schemes, and data standards is desirable.
• Seasoned experience in ensuring data governance practices align with regulatory guidelines and managing compliance audits.

Workplace Type

Hybrid Working.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimise and transform for long‑term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organisations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start‑up companies.

Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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