Data Governance Senior Lead

As a Data Governance Senior Lead at our global energy business, you will play a crucial role in driving the data governance framework and fostering a culture of data accountability across all data domains within Finance. Your responsibilities will include executing the data governance agenda, defining data standards, ownership, and remediation processes, with a focus on master data governance for SAP domains. You will collaborate closely with business teams, data quality experts, and data cleansing teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, trusted, and discoverable data assets for the organization. Your involvement in partnering with the wider data management team will contribute to enhancing data quality through the implementation of data monitoring solutions. Key accountabilities in this role will involve coordinating with Data Stewards/Data Owners to identify critical data elements, developing and maintaining a business-facing data glossary and catalogue for SAP master data, defining data governance framework and policies, and designing data models that align with business requirements. You will also lead data cataloging and lineage efforts, facilitate governance forums, and collaborate with multi-functional teams to integrate data governance practices into relevant business processes. Your role will require a deep understanding of SAP master data structures, experience in implementing data governance in SAP environments, and the ability to influence senior collaborators in collecting and reviewing requirements for Master Data Governance. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring data governance activities, reporting progress to senior management, conducting training sessions, and building awareness programs to promote data governance within the organization. To excel in this position, you should have 9+ years of experience in data-related disciplines, with a focus on Data Governance, SAP master data, and data quality, preferably in the oil and gas or financial services domain. Commanding knowledge of data governance concepts, SAP ERP, and associated data structures is essential, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. This role offers a hybrid of office and remote working arrangements, with negligible travel requirements. If selected, your employment may be contingent upon local policy adherence, which could include pre-placement screenings and background checks. If you are ready to contribute to our ambition of a low-carbon future and play a significant role in making energy cleaner and better, we invite you to join our outstanding team and be part of our journey towards becoming a net-zero company by 2050 or sooner.,