Position Title:  Data Governance Lead

At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are all committed to make this reality as soon as possible. Our vision is clear: to lead the transformation of our industry by fully focusing our efforts, energy and resources to offering better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who otherwise continue to smoke. We are determined to change the world for the better and change to the benefit of all adult smokers and society at large.

To achieve and enhance our business goals by being as data driven as possible, we are looking for a

Data Governance Lead

A Data Governance Lead is responsible for deploying and maintaining data governance processes. This role ensures data integrity, quality, and accessibility across the organization, while implementing global standards and managing data confidentiality and access controls. A key focus of this position is leveraging data visualization—especially through Power BI—to monitor, communicate, and drive data governance initiatives as a senior individual contributor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement data governance policies, processes and standards.
• Collaborate with data owners and stakeholders to ensure data quality and compliance, and confidentiality.
• Lead local data governance projects aligned with business goals and company policies.
• Monitor and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Identify, solve, and execute solutions to improve data reliability and quality.
• Provide training and support to staff on data governance best practices.
• Utilize technologies such as Snowflake, Atlan, LeanIX, to manage and govern data.
• Regularly report on data governance metrics and KPIs to senior management, using compelling Power BI dashboards and visualizations.
• Define and document business KPIs in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Ensure consistent interpretation and usage of defined KPIs across all enterprise reporting solutions.

What will you gain?

• Dynamic Environment: Join a vibrant and transformative working environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront.
• Innovative Culture: Thrive in a fresh and open atmosphere that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Supportive Leadership: Benefit from mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders who are invested in your professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a work culture that prioritizes your well-being and provides flexible work arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of data governance principles (DAMA-DMBOK, ISO/IEC 38500 etc.).
• Hands-on experience in implementing solutions, rules, and processes to enhance data quality.
• Experience with data quality management and data auditing.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization, with hands-on experience designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports for data governance monitoring and communication.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate them into business KPIs and data governance rules.
• Ability to lead and manage data governance projects independently
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data management or similar role.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business, analytics, and IT stakeholders to solve problems and orchestrate data governance efforts.
• Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA, CDMP).
• Experience with data management tools and technologies such as Atlan and LeanIX.