Data Governance Specialist

In the role as Data Governance Specialist, you have the unique opportunity to shape how Van Oord will implement data governance and have a direct contribution to the data driven transformation by: 

• Communicating the value of data governance and the case for change at all levels within an organisation;
• Preparing and publishing data management process and procedure in consultation with impacted stakeholders and key partners. Monitoring compliance and adjusting as necessary;
• Onboarding staff into data ownership and stewardship roles, including staff training and development. Work together with data stewards and owners to ensure data risks are managed and data quality improves;
• Supporting the development/acquisition and adoption of relevant data governance tools and technology to support best-practice data management;
• Increasing the general data literacy level of the organisation. 

YOUR WORKPLACE 

You are going to work in an international, high demanding and dynamic organisation, with the possibility to have a large impact on our business. You will work as part of the Data and Analytics team, located in Rotterdam. Our mission is to create value with data, we do this with our data platform, offering shared data products capabilities and by implementing data governance. The Data Governance team’s culture is open, non-hierarchical and a place where people can be-themselves. 

To be able to be successful as a Data Governance Specialist within Van Oord, we think you need the knowledge and educations described below. If you don’t exactly meet these criteria, but you still think you are a great match, let us know, we are happily persuaded. 

• Great communication skills and the ability to motivate and influence stakeholders;
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, change management and staff training and development desirable;
• Experience implementing and maintaining data governance and master data management software desirable; 
• Bachelor/Master’s degree or work level experience; 
• Minimum five years of experience in the field of data management and/or data governance;
• Experience with implementing data governance and data management best practices;
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

We offer you a role where you will make a significant contribution to our mission of 'building a better world for future generations'. Additionally, we offer you:

• A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience;
• Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.15 per day);
• 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective);
• Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results;
• Attractive pension scheme;
• Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package);
• Flexible home working arrangement; on a full-time basis, you can work from home 2 days a week;
• Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz;
• Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association;
• Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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