Data Governance Management Specialist

Position: Data Governance & Management Specialist
Level: Department Manager
Work location: Bangkok

Job Purpose
As our first dedicated Data Governance & Management Specialist you will spearhead the establishment of our data governance framework shaping policies standards and best practices from the ground up. This position offers a unique greenfield opportunity to influence how the organization manages and derives value from data beginning with SAP master data nonSAP ERP and expanding into other systems and global business applications.

Roles & Responsibilities
Data Governance Strategy & Framework
Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy including policies and procedures for data classification security quality sharing availability retention and publishing.
Collaborate with the Head of Data Governance and key stakeholders (Legal Compliance Data Owners) to ensure alignment with industry regulations (e.g. GDPR PDPA) and corporate standards.
Continuously refine and improve the data governance roadmap based on organizational needs and emerging best practices.

Master Data Management & Stewardship
Define master data management architecture models schemas and business rules for critical data domains (e.g. vendor product customer).
Coordinate with external vendors and internal teams to oversee master data maintenance ensuring accuracy consistency and reliability.
Drive master data cleanup initiatives and MDM projects focusing initially on SAP data before rolling out to other systems and applications.

Data Architecture & Quality
Provide highlevel input on data architecture design ensuring that governance principles (e.g. data rationalization data cleansing) are incorporated.
Establish data quality standards and collaborate with Data Stewards and business units to implement ongoing data quality monitoring.
Partner with Data Architects to ensure alignment between data models and governance policies.

Technology & Vendor Management
Identify and recommend data governance solutions (e.g. Collibra Alation) and MDM tools that align with organizational needs.
Manage relationships with thirdparty vendors and consultants responsible for implementing or configuring data governance and MDM solutions.
Evaluate and oversee the performance of these tools and services ensuring they meet agreedupon service levels (SLAs).

Regulatory Compliance & Security
Collaborate closely with the Legal/Compliance Team to ensure all governance initiatives adhere to data privacy regulations (GDPR PDPA PII protection).
Develop and enforce policies around data access usage and lifecycle management to maintain compliance and mitigate risk.
Act as a subject matter expert for data privacy considerations within the organization.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Advocacy
Work closely with Data Stewards Data Owners and business stakeholders (e.g. Procurement Finance Supply Chain) to drive adoption of data governance best practices.
Facilitate data governance council or working group meetings providing updates on progress challenges and recommendations.
Champion a datadriven culture by conducting training sessions and mentoring business users on data governance principles and their benefits.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement
Define and track key metrics (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of data governance initiatives such as reduction in data duplication or improvements in data quality.
Prepare regular reports for senior leadership on data governance progress successes and areas for improvement.
Stay uptodate with emerging trends regulations and technologies in data governance and incorporate relevant insights into the organizations practices.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.
Relevant certifications in data governance or data management (e.g. SAP MDG Informatica DAMA CDMP Collibra) are preferred but not mandatory.

Experience
Minimum of 8 years in data governance data management or related roles.
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing data governance frameworks policies or MDM programs.
Familiarity with SAP master data SAP MDG and broader MDM processes is preferred with the ability to oversee external providers handling technical implementations.
Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR PDPA) and proven experience ensuring compliance within an organization.

Skills & Competencies
Data Governance Frameworks: Expertise in industrystandard frameworks (e.g. DAMA DCAM).
Data Quality Management: Ability to define and enforce data quality metrics and processes.
Data Architecture Basics: Working knowledge of data architecture concepts with a focus on governance best practices.
CrossFunctional Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders lead workshops and facilitate change.
Regulatory Understanding: Familiarity with data security privacy laws and best practices for handling sensitive data.
Analytical & ProblemSolving: Ability to analyze complex data issues and propose effective governance strategies.
Project Management: Experience coordinating crossfunctional teams and external vendors with strong organizational and planning skills.
Leadership & Mentoring: Willingness to mentor other data professionals and champion data governance across the business.