Global Lead Data Governance (f/m/d)

at  EON Digital Technology GmbH

You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place? Then become a change maker (f/m/d) and join our team as Global Lead Data Governance (f/m/d) at E.ON Digital Technology (EDT).
E.ON Digital Technology plays a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ON’s digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths through developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. In flexible working models and teams, we deliver sustainable technology solutions to meet the energy challenges of tomorrow.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Data Architecture & Management Team is a diverse team which is located across Europe but mainly in Germany. The team is defining the Global Data Architecture guidelines and principles and is responsible for the Data Management topics including Data Quality.

meaningful & challenging -Your tasks

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the data governance strategy and its implementation across the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Coordination of all global initiatives related to Data governance
• Policy Development: Establish and enforce data governance policies (tailoring the external regulations like EU Data/AI Acts to the EON needs), standards, and practices to ensure high data quality, integrity, and security
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to implement and maintain data governance frameworks
• Data Owners: guide and support data owners in various departments and cross-regional projects/programms, fostering a culture of data ownership and accountability
• Training and Awareness: Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on data governance policies, roles and their responsibilities, tools, standards, and best practices
• Monitoring and Reporting: Oversee data governance metrics and KPIs, providing regular reports to senior management on the status and effectiveness of data governance initiatives , providing expert advice to the business units and programs
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve data governance processes, incorporating industry best practices and new technologies

authentic & ambitious -Your profile

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Informatics, or a related field
• Experience: Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or a similar senior role, with a proven track record of leading data governance programs
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, data privacy regulations, and IT security standards
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and the capability to influence stakeholders at all levels using a strong change management toolkit
• Tools: Proficiency with data governance tools and technologies, such as data cataloging, data quality tools, and data management platforms
• Languages: Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Soft Skills: Leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, strong organizational skills, and a proactive, results-oriented approach, reflective nature and open for feedback, collaborative mind-set with a strong drive to go the extra mile

smart & useful - Our benefits

• We provide full flexibility: Work from wherever you want in Germany; of course including all our great offices (from Hamburg to Munich). You want even more? Go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
• Recharge your energy: You have 30 holidays per year (Christmas and New Year´s Eve are always free days). Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more holidays or you take a sabbatical.
• Your development: We grow – and we want you to grow with us! We support you with individual trainings and push your personal and professional development to the next level.
• We elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing schemes to job tickets for most of our locations– your way is our way.
• We also think ahead: With our company retirements scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.
• This is by far not all: We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the recruiting process.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Part or Full time
Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
Function area: IT/Digital; Data / IoT; IT Strategy & Architecture

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the data governance strategy and its implementation across the organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Coordination of all global initiatives related to Data governance
• Policy Development: Establish and enforce data governance policies (tailoring the external regulations like EU Data/AI Acts to the EON needs), standards, and practices to ensure high data quality, integrity, and security
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to implement and maintain data governance frameworks
• Data Owners: guide and support data owners in various departments and cross-regional projects/programms, fostering a culture of data ownership and accountability
• Training and Awareness: Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on data governance policies, roles and their responsibilities, tools, standards, and best practices
• Monitoring and Reporting: Oversee data governance metrics and KPIs, providing regular reports to senior management on the status and effectiveness of data governance initiatives , providing expert advice to the business units and programs
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve data governance processes, incorporating industry best practices and new technologie