Senior Manager Data Governance

at  Stryker

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As Senior Manager of Data Governance you will spearhead the Data Governance Workstream, playing a critical leadership role in the payroll and Workforce Management (WFM) system transformation program. This position is integral in shaping the organization’s data governance landscape and will work closely with senior leadership across IT, HR, and external partners to implement a unified and scalable Payroll and WFM Service Delivery Model across multiple European countries.

• Lead and own the enterprise-wide data governance strategy for the payroll and WFM transformation program, directly influencing key business decisions and organizational strategy
• Establish a data governance vision that supports the organization’s strategic goals, driving innovation and best practices across all data-related functions
• Act as a senior advisor to leadership on data governance matters, ensuring that data governance initiatives are prioritized and integrated into broader business strategies
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational goals and the enterprise data governance strategy
• Develop a roadmap for continuous improvement in data governance practices, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge in the market
• Oversee data cleansing, validation, and quality assurance processes
• Develop and enforce data security policies and procedures in alignment with enterprise standards.
• Establish and enforce a comprehensive data privacy and security framework that not only ensures compliance with global regulations such as GDPR, CCPA
• Partner with IT to ensure proper data integration and synchronization
• Partner with payroll & WFM teams to validate that the integrated and converted data meets business requirements
• Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, and guidelines
• Lead the change management strategy for data governance, ensuring that data governance principles are deeply integrated into the organizational culture