Data Governance Manager at Salomon

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Governance, Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Data Stewardship, Snowflake, Power BI, Dbt, AI/ML, GenAI, Stakeholder Management, Data Catalog, Data Lineage, Data Contracts, Semantic Modeling, Change Management

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Company Description Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. “The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports. Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France. Amer Sports est le leader mondial des équipementiers du sport avec les marques Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic et Wilson. Salomon SAS, « The Mountain Sport Company », est née en 1947 au cœur des Alpes et berceau de l’alpinisme moderne. Grâce à la passion du sport et un design innovant, Salomon a créé une vaste gamme de nouveaux concepts révolutionnaires en fixations, chaussures, skis et vêtements pour le ski alpin et nordique et a pu apporter des solutions innovantes dans le footwear, et les équipements pour le snowboard, la compétition, l’alpinisme, la randonnée, le trail running and bien d’autres sports. Au travers de cette orientation vers la performance, Salomon innove et excelle sur les sports de montagne, en convertissant de nouvelles idées en produits et en repoussant les limites du possible. L’engagement, la culture et l’héritage de Salomon sont tous liés par un simple concept : chaque salarié peut faire de Salomon la marque de montagne de référence. Salomon s’engage de manière responsable pour l’outdoor au travers de son programme de développement durable. La diversité est l'une des cinq valeurs de Salomon, c'est pourquoi nous nous engageons à créer un environnement accessible à tous. Le siège de Salomon est basé à Annecy (74), France. Job Description We are looking for a Data Governance Manager to structure and scale Salomon’s data governance capabilities and make data a true strategic asset for both human and AI-driven decision-making. In this key leadership role, you will define the governance strategy and operating model, ensuring data is reliable, accessible, contextualized, and AI-ready across all business domains. You will operate at the intersection of business and technology, embedding governance into every layer of the data ecosystem : from data creation to consumption. Your Main Missions: 1. Define & lead Data Governance strategy Shape and deploy the enterprise data governance framework (policies, standards, processes) Define standards, policies, and best practices across all domains Align governance with business priorities, data platform evolution, AI / Agentic roadmap Extend governance beyond catalog to a "Context Layer" (business definitions, canonical entities, semantic models, governance rules & instructions) 2. Establish data ownership & accountability Define Data Domains Mapping closely with Strategy / Group IT, to clarify ownership and ensure tight synergies with business processes Set up and scale: Data Owners (business) IT Owners (technical) Data Stewards (operational) Ensure governance responsibilities extend to: Data usage Data quality AI consumption Ensure accountability and governance adoption at scale 3. Drive data quality & trust Define and monitor data quality standards and KPIs Implement data quality and observability frameworks (data contracts, data quality monitoring, alerting, …) Partner with IT Owners and Data Stewards to embed data quality into daily operations and continuously elevate standards Collaborate with Product & Platform teams to embed governance into data products lifecycle & AI pipeline Leverage AI and automation tools to monitor data quality, detect anomalies, and accelerate issue resolution 4. Deploy governance tools & processes Lead the implementation of key capabilities such as: Data contracts Data access management Data catalog & lineage Data quality & observability Ensure tools are adopted and used effectively, not just deployed Leverage AI-assisted capabilities to streamline documentation, lineage and data catalog enrichment (metadata generation, descriptions, tagging) 5. Drive Adoption & Data-driven Culture Promote a data-driven and AI-ready culture, with strong governance foundations Build and animate a Community of Stewards Train teams on governance practices Act as a change agent, making governance simple, pragmatic, and impactful Promote the use of AI tools (e.g., copilots, assistants) to simplify governance workflows and increase adoption across teams Nous recherchons un(e) Data Governance Manager pour structurer et faire évoluer les capacités de gouvernance data de Salomon et positionner la donnée comme un véritable actif stratégique. Dans ce rôle clé, vous définirez la stratégie et le modèle opérationnel de gouvernance afin de garantir une donnée fiable, accessible, contextualisée et prête pour les usages BI et IA. Vos principales missions : Définir et déployer le framework global de gouvernance data. Aligner la gouvernance avec les priorités business et la roadmap data & IA. Structurer les rôles (Data Owners, IT Owners, Data Stewards) et les responsabilités. Mettre en place des standards de qualité de données et des KPI associés. Déployer les outils de gouvernance (catalogue, lineage, data quality, accès). Assurer l’adoption des outils et des pratiques au sein des équipes. Promouvoir une culture data-driven et accompagner les équipes. Animer une communauté de Data Stewards. Simplifier et industrialiser les pratiques de gouvernance grâce à l’IA. Qualifications Experience 8–12+ years in Data Governance, Data Management, or Data & Analytics Proven experience deploying governance frameworks at scale Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments Exposure to AI / ML / GenAI environments Skills Strong understanding of modern data ecosystems (Snowflake / Power BI / dbt) Solid knowledge of governance frameworks (ownership, quality, lineage, catalog, semantic layer) Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Structured, pragmatic, and impact-driven mindset Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve productivity and automate workflows Mindset Pragmatic: you focus on impact over theory Strategic: you connect governance to business value Product-oriented: think in terms of data products & usage Collaborative: you align multiple stakeholders toward a common vision Forward-looking: embrace the shift toward AI-native data governance Profil recherché : 8 à 12 ans d’expérience en gouvernance data ou data management. Expérience confirmée dans le déploiement de frameworks de gouvernance à grande échelle. Bonne compréhension des environnements data modernes (Snowflake, Power BI, dbt). Maîtrise des concepts de gouvernance (ownership, qualité, lineage, catalogue). Capacité à intervenir à la fois sur des sujets stratégiques et opérationnels. Excellentes compétences en gestion de parties prenantes. Expérience en environnement transverse et international. Connaissance des environnements IA/ML appréciée. Additional Information Strategic role at the heart of Salomon’s data transformation. Global scope and strong cross-functional exposure. High visibility with senior leadership. Position based in Annecy, France. 🚀 Ready to build the foundations of a truly data-driven and AI-ready organization? Apply now and join the transformation. Ce que nous offrons : Un rôle stratégique au cœur de la transformation data de Salomon. Une forte exposition internationale et transverse. Un environnement dynamique, innovant et orienté impact. Poste basé à Annecy. 🚀 Prêt(e) à structurer la gouvernance data et à accélérer la transformation IA de Salomon ? Rejoignez-nous. Department: IT

Responsibilities

You will define and deploy the enterprise data governance framework to ensure data reliability, accessibility, and AI-readiness. Additionally, you will establish data ownership, drive data quality standards, and foster a data-driven culture across the organization.