Senior Data Governance Lead – 13960

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior Data Governance Lead to join our dynamic team.

What you will work on:

• Lead a strategic initiative to establish a strong foundation for Data Governance within the organization.
• Define and implement structured processes for data quality, ownership, and governance to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and align key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive insight-based business outcomes.
• Map system and data domains, ensuring clear data ownership and alignment with the existing system architecture.
• Identify and address gaps in data infrastructure and system support to strengthen the overall data landscape.
• Contribute to the organization’s transformation toward becoming a modern, data-driven enterprise where data is viewed as a strategic asset.
• Lay the groundwork for advanced analytics and AI initiatives by ensuring robust data management practices.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders to gather business needs and translate them into actionable recommendations.

What you bring:

• Minimum 5 years of documented experience in data and analytics, such as BI consulting, data architecture, or a similar role.
• Proven track record in leading data-driven projects and defining KPIs that deliver tangible business value.
• Strong understanding of Data Governance principles, including data ownership, metadata management, and data quality.
• Experience in developing information models, data catalogs, or similar data structuring solutions is an advantage.
• Solid technical understanding of IT architecture, data platforms, and modern data storage solutions such as data lakes.
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud environments is highly desirable.
• Industry experience within real estate or other asset-intensive sectors is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead workshops and present technical insights clearly to business stakeholders.
• Self-driven and structured work style with the ability to prioritize effectively and focus on business impact.