Data Governance Manager

Job Role: Data Governance Manager

Job Location: Pune - Hybrid

Experience & Technology:

• 12 years in data-related disciplines including Data Governance, SAP Master Data, and Data Quality
• Industry experience in Oil & Gas or Financial Services domains preferred
• Deep technical knowledge of SAP ERP and associated data structures

Role Summary:

As a Data Governance Manager, you will lead the implementation and management of data governance strategies within SAP environments, focusing on master and transactional data across Finance, Procurement, and Customer domains. The role involves setting data standards, driving data quality improvements, collaborating globally, and embedding governance in business processes.

Soft Skills

• Active listening, communication and collaboration, presentation, Problem solving, , Team management, Stakeholder management
• Project management. Domain knowledge [Procurement, Finance, Customer], Business Acumen, Critical thinking, Story telling
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies in data management, data analytics space

Primary Skills

• Experience of implementing data governance in SAP environment both transactional and master data
• Expert knowledge of data governance concepts around data definition and catalog, data ownership, data lineage, data policies and controls, data monitoring and data governance forums
• Experience of driving large, multi-year transformational change across multiple geographies across multiple data domains
• Leadership qualities to steer the team and drive the Data governance forum meetings
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and secure sponsorship/buy-in for data transformation agenda

Key Accountabilities & Skills

• Coordinating with Data Owners to enable identification of Critical data elements for SAP master Data – Supplier/Finance/Bank master.
• Develop and maintain a business-facing data glossary and data catalog for SAP master data (Supplier, Customer, Finance (GL, Cost Center, Profit Center etc), capturing data definitions, lineage, and usage for relevant SAP master Data
• Define Data governance framework: Develop and implement data governance policies, standards, and processes to ensure data quality, data management, and compliance for relevant SAP Master Data (Finance, Supplier and Customer Master Data)
• Conduct data quality assessments and implement corrective actions to address data quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data governance practices are integrated into all SAP relevant business processes.
• Data Cataloging and Lineage: Manage data cataloging and lineage to provide visibility into data assets, their origins, and transformations in SAP environment
• Facilitate governance forums, data domain councils, and change advisory boards to review data issues, standards, and continuous improvements.
• Responsible to prepare data documentation, including data models, process flows, governance policies, and stewardship responsibilities.
• Work closely with IT, data management teams, and business units to implement data governance best practices and tools.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor data governance activities, measure progress, and report on key metrics to senior management.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and create awareness programs to promote data governance within the organization.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of SAP (and other ERP system such as JD Edwards etc.) master data structures such as Vendor, Customer, Cost center, Profit Center, GL Accounts etc.
• Collaborate and coordinate with respective pillar lead’s to ensure necessary policies related to data privacy, data lifecycle management and data quality management are being developed
• Reporting to Master Data GPO, will be part of the Data Management Team under Finance CDO Vertical. It involves working closely with internal team members, FDO pillar leads, key business leads, data owners, stewards, and engineers for technical support.