Head of Data Governance
3 days ago
Barcelona
ph3About The Job /h3 pWe are looking for a highly experienced, strategically minded Head of Data Governance to join our Data, Reporting Analytics organization. In this leadership role, you will define, drive, and elevate Allianz Technology’s global Data Governance agenda to ensure our data is managed, trusted, high‑quality, and used responsibly across the enterprise. You will partner closely with cross‑functional leaders, and technical teams to embed strong governance, uphold Corporate Rules, and ensure compliant document lifecycle management, including legally mandated retention and autodeletion. Are you passionate about ensuring that data is governed with the highest standards? If so, we are looking for you. /p h3What You Do /h3 ul liDefine and execute the enterprise Data Governance strategy in alignment with Allianz Technology’s priorities, ensuring governance principles directly enable business value, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, while implementing and continuously evolving the Data Governance Framework, including the target operating model, policies, and standards. /li liMaintain and enhance data governance documentation, including the Business Glossary, Data Catalog, and lineage, within the designated data management platforms, and track, enforce, and periodically reassess data ownership, stewardship, and accountability structures across functions and domains to strengthen enterprise‑wide clarity and responsibility. /li liEstablish data quality metrics, KPIs, and automated monitoring processes to ensure high‑quality, reliable, and trustworthy data assets, driving root‑cause analysis and systematic remediation initiatives in collaboration with data stewards and application owners, and demonstrate measurable ROI of data quality initiatives through improved operational efficiency, reduced risk, and enhanced decision‑making. /li liPartner with Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Security teams to ensure alignment with data privacy, access control, and data classification requirements, maintaining audit readiness by conducting periodic checks, risk assessments, and control assessments as part of non‑financial risk management for data and document lifecycle management. /li liIntroduce and scale innovative approaches, including automation and GenAI capabilities, to streamline governance processes such as metadata management, data quality monitoring, documentation generation, and policy enforcement, identifying opportunities where GenAI can reduce manual overhead in governance tasks (e.g., automated lineage suggestions, intelligent quality alerts, policy summarization, or risk detection). /li liPromote an AI‑first mindset by embedding tools, workflows, and platforms that accelerate the maturity and effectiveness of the Data Governance function, serving as a trusted advisor to functional and technology stakeholders, ensuring consistent adoption of Data Governance best practices across Allianz Technology. /li liDrive a data‑literate and governance‑aware culture by supporting high‑quality training programs, communications, and awareness campaigns, and facilitate and elevate data governance community forums to align on standards, share insights, and continuously evolve practices. /li /ul h3What You Bring /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field, with 8‑10 years of experience in data governance and data management, and proven experience in leading and implementing data governance frameworks in large, complex, enterprise environments. /li liStrong knowledge of data governance principles, master data management (MDM), and data lifecycle management, with familiarity with data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, or similar) and experience with regulatory compliance frameworks related to Data and AI (GDPR, EU AI Act, etc.). /li liCertifications such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), DCAM, or equivalent, along with awareness of cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stack technologies, and exposure to AI/ML governance and responsible AI practices would be an added advantage. /li liAnalytical thinking to assess complex data landscapes and identify governance gaps, with collaboration skills to work cross‑functionally with technical and functional teams, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. /li liLeadership skills to influence global teams without direct authority and drive organizational change, adaptability to change and new ways of working, and proactive contribution to innovation and continuous process improvements. /li liBasic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liWe offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad. /li liWe believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). /li liFrom career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. /li liFlexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. /li /ul h3About Allianz Technology /h3 pWith its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co‑create the best customer experience. /p pWe service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. /p pIn short: We deliver comprehensive end‑to‑end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. /p pFind us at: /p h3Commitment to Integrity, Fairness Inclusion /h3 pAllianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. /p pWe at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. /p h3To Recruitment Agencies /h3 pAllianz Technology has an in‑house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters. /p pWhen we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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