Global Data Steward - Senior Manager (Compensation)

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What You'll Do

As part of the Data team within HR, the BCG Global Data Stewards are responsible for the design and implementation of an enterprise-wide Data Governance strategy that supports the efficient usage of data across the firm by ensuring key sets of fully governed, curated, and globally integrated data products & assets.

Under the guidance of the Global Data Owner, each Global Data Steward supports key data initiatives (both functional and technical) in the domain, including defining and executing principles, harmonized definitions, quality assessments, and governance processes to ensure safe usage and evolution of enterprise-wide products and assets.

Specifically, the Compensation Data Steward will develop a data governance strategy for BCG's Compensation data domain. This role is embedded within a Compensation Transformation project, and this role will work to ensure that compensation data governance aligns with broader transformation objectives. You will collaborate with HR, Data, Finance, and Enterprise Services leaders, as well as their corresponding Business Intelligence, Operations, and Technology teams, to ensure a strong, compliant, and strategically valuable Compensation data ecosystem.

The Compensation domain includes salary structures, bonus programs, pay equity analytics, and long-term incentive plans across BCG. It supports BCG's ability to make informed, strategic, and equitable compensation decisions for employees across the globe. This function is critical in ensuring compliance with global and local pay regulations, supporting fairness and transparency, and enabling data-driven insights into compensation trends and workforce planning.

The ideal candidate will have a goal-oriented mindset and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to deliver Data Governance capabilities and support exceptional Data Products. They will have 8+ years of experience in Data Governance, preferably in Compensation, HR, or Finance data, and be well-versed in compensation data structures, analytics, and regulatory compliance challenges. Additionally, they should have strong communication skills with proven experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with senior business and technical teams to showcase the business benefits of Data Governance.

Among your responsibilities, you will:

• Define an overall vision, roadmap, and priorities for our Compensation Data Governance Strategy

  • Work closely with the Global HR Data Governance Director, the HR Data Owner, and other Global Data Stewards (e.g., Worker and Candidate data) to develop a Compensation data strategy
  • Understand end-to-end Compensation data flows across BCG, including salary structures, pay adjustments, incentives, and compliance requirements
  • Gather business requirements from Compensation, HR, and Finance stakeholders to identify data gaps and opportunities
  • Align the Compensation Data Governance strategy with broader BCG HR, Finance, and Data leadership priorities
  • Create and enforce data quality policies and standards to maintain compliance and support decision-making
  • Ensure that data structures, processes, and governance mechanisms support Compensation Transformation objectives
  • Work with HR Technology and IT teams to integrate governance controls into new Compensation systems and platforms

• Ensure sustainable delivery of customer value on the agreed Data Governance roadmap

  • Collaborate with other Global Data Stewards and IT teams to ensure consistency across BCG's Data Governance strategy
  • Foster collaboration with Compensation, HR, Finance, and Data teams to ensure alignment on data opportunities and priorities
  • Provide training and guidance on Compensation data best practices, compliance, and governance frameworks
  • Ensure that areas of priority are identified (e.g. Metadata Management, Data Lineage, Data Quality) and a cohesive action plan is developed to ensure impactful value-add to end customers
  • Clear narrative and articulation of Data Governance principles linked to business value-add, communicating these regularly to senior stakeholders across Data and HR.
  • Track and report on specific and measurable aligned KPIs and key results, developing metrics to measure maturing with Career Development data
  • Prioritize identified data opportunities clearly communicating with required stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery
  • Proactively identify and escalate risks and mitigation plans, along with key decisions, to relevant stakeholders

• Engage with the Data Governance community to ensure alignment and best practices

  • Collaborate with other Global Data Stewards and IT teams to ensure consistency across BCG's Data Governance strategy
  • Foster collaboration with Compensation, HR, Finance, and Data teams to ensure alignment on data opportunities and priorities
  • Provide training and guidance on Compensation data best practices, compliance, and governance frameworks

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, HR, or related fields
• 8+ years of experience in Data Governance, Compensation Data Management, HR Data Analytics, or Finance Data
• Strong knowledge of total Compensation data concepts, benefits, base, bonus, pay structures, incentives, and compliance
• Understanding of Data Governance frameworks (DAMA DMBoK, EDM Council's DCAM) is beneficial
• Hands-on experience using Data Governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Talend, Informatica)
• Experience with Compensation systems and data platforms such as Workday, SAP, or Snowflake
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills to collaborate with diverse, global teams

Who You'll Work With

• BCG Global HR and Data teams: the HR Data Product Portfolio, Data Governance CoE, Master Data Mgmt., Enterprise Data Modelling, and Data Product development teams
• BCG HR, Finance and Data teams business intelligence and analytics, operations, and technical teams, among other business functions
• BCG Leadership: Heads of HR, Recruiting, Finance, and Enterprise Services among other business functions.
• The broader Compensation Transformation project team
• The Data Governance network: Data Owners, Stewards, and Data Governance Directors

Additional info

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Defining and implementing a global Compensation Data Governance framework and ensuring data quality, security, and compliance
• Understanding Compensation data structures, pay equity analytics, and salary frameworks
• Leading Compensation data-related governance initiatives, including Data Lineage, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality, and Data Architecture
• Partnering with HR, Finance, and IT teams to prioritize Compensation data initiatives.
• Developing Compensation data analytics, metrics, and dashboards to track governance maturity
• Ensuring adherence to relevant global and local data policies, regulations, and standards
• Communicating with senior executive teams about the importance of Compensation data strategy

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