Data Governance Manager

Do you want to be a part of the world’s leading jewellery company while putting your experience in technology into use? If yes, then we might have an exciting opportunity for you! You will be part of an exciting digital & tech area and work in an international organisation of can-do spirited, passionate, and performance-driven people. We value flexibility and informal working, where you are trusted to deliver and to focus on outcomes and value.

About the role:

Expect a global journey ahead where you will be establishing and maintaining effective data governance practices. Defining and implementing data policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the quality, integrity, security, and compliance of organizational data assets. You will play a pivotal role by being the connection between Digital & Analytics and Business.

The Data Governance Manager plays a crucial role in fostering a data-driven culture, ensuring the organization's data assets are effectively managed, and promoting the highest standards of data quality and integrity.

The role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of data management principles. You are also responsible for establishing Data Library and Data Catalogue in close collaboration with Data Architects.

About Data Management Team

You will join a multi-cultural team spread over 3 locations: Copenhagen, Warsaw, and Thailand. You will be part of a matrix organisation of 20 plus composed of Data Governance, Data Excellence, Data Architecture, Master Data Tooling and ERP Master Data professionals. You will have the responsibility to lead the Data Governance Area in Pandora where you will report to the Director Data Management and have the responsibility of managing your team.

Key accountabilities:

• Develop data Governance strategy for Pandora in line with Data Strategy and D&A Strategy.
• Combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of data management principles.
• Responsible for establishing Data Library and Data Catalogue in close collaboration with Data Architects.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between teams, including IT, business analysts, and legal, to drive data governance initiatives.

Your responsibilities include:

• Develop data Governance strategy for Pandora in line with D&A Strategy and Business Strategy.
• Develop & Maintain inventory of the enterprise data and enforce data quality standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.
• Collaborate with business units to assign and train data stewards for specific data domains.
• Drive cross-functional Data Forums, in collaboration with different functions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in data governance.

What is needed to succeed:

• 8+ years of experience working with Data Governance or Master Data Management
• 5+ years of experience in managing teams
• Preferably experience with building and working with Data Catalogues or Data Libraries
• Proven track record in managing teamsExcellent communication skills and able to create working relationships with stakeholder at all levels
• Understands the value of teamwork
• Methodical and structured
• Ability to navigate and communicate in a large international setting
• Fluent English both spoken and written

About Pandora

Established in 1982, Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora’s products are available in more than 100 countries on six continents through more than 6,500 points of sale, including around 2,500 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023. 

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.