Role: Data Governance Lead
Experience: 8–12 years
Location: Andheri East, Mumbai
Function: Digital & IT – Data & Analytics
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Purpose of the Role
The Data Governance Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and operationalizing Saint Gobain’s enterprise data governance framework.
The role ensures data quality, consistency, ownership, and compliance across master and analytical data domains to support business decision making and regulatory requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
• Define and maintain the enterprise data governance framework in alignment with Saint Gobain’s global data strategy
• Establish and operate data governance processes including:
o Data ownership and stewardship
o Domain based governance model
o Governance forums and decision bodies
• Define, document, and enforce data policies, standards, and guidelines across master and analytical data
• Lead data quality management initiatives, including:
o Definition of data quality rules and KPIs
o Data quality monitoring and reporting
o Data issue root cause analysis and remediation coordination
• Work closely with MDM, data engineering, and platform teams to embed governance controls within data pipelines and platforms
• Drive metadata management, including:
o Business glossary
o Data definitions
o End to end data lineage
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, internal data policies)
• Act as the primary interface between business data owners, IT, and analytics teams on governance topics
• Support governance adoption through communication, training, and change management activities
• Track governance maturity and report progress, risks, and improvements to leadership
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Required Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in Data Governance roles within large, global organizations
• Strong hands on experience defining and implementing:
o Data governance operating models
o Data ownership and stewardship frameworks
o Data quality management processes
• Good understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and dependencies
• Experience working with cloud data platforms (Azure preferred)
• Solid knowledge of:
o Metadata management
o Business glossary development
o Data lineage and lifecycle management
• Experience collaborating with data engineering, analytics, and business teams
• Ability to convert business needs into governance compliant data standards
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Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using data governance tools such as Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
• Exposure to Snowflake based data platforms
• Understanding of modern data architectures (e.g., Bronze / Silver / Gold layers)
• Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain driven organizations
• Familiarity with enterprise compliance and audit requirements
• Experience working in federated or global data governance models
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Behavioral & Leadership Expectations
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to work across multiple geographies and business functions
• Structured, methodical, and governance oriented working style
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to drive alignment without direct reporting authority
