Data Governance Specialist

We are looking for a Data Governance Specialist. This is a hands-on implementation role within a small, senior data governance team at a major OEM, embedding governance into the tools, processes, and daily practices that keep connected-vehicle data compliant, secure, and traceable.

Engagement details:

• Location: Turin, Italy
• Working model: Hybrid
• Start date: ASAP
• Employment type: Permanent

Responsibilities:

• Implement and operationalize data governance policies, standards, and procedures across data domains
• Onboard data producers and consumers to governance processes - use case declaration (CbD workflow), data stewardship model, metadata standards
• Maintain and evolve the data governance framework in Collibra (or equivalent catalogue tool) - business glossary, data ownership assignments, policy documentation
• Support deployment of the data stewardship model - identify domain data owners, run onboarding sessions, track stewardship coverage
• Coordinate with Legal & Compliance and Privacy/DPO teams to translate regulatory requirements (GDPR, Data Act, AI Act) into actionable governance rules
• Monitor governance KPIs - stewardship coverage, use case registration rate, PDT compliance rate and report on progress
• Contribute to the Data Dictionary and Data Sharing Playbook initiatives as a key implementer
• Act as a governance advisor and point of contact for operational teams needing guidance on data usage, classification, or compliance

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience implementing data governance frameworks in a large, complex organization
• Familiarity with data catalogue tools - Collibra, Alation, or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of GDPR, Data Act, and data compliance requirements and their practical implications
• Strong ability to translate policy into operational practice - bridging strategy and day-to-day execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - ability to drive adoption without authority
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional environments
• Hands-on programming skills in Python and SQL, applied to data quality, metadata or governance work

Nice to have:

• Databricks or cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), automotive/connected vehicle/IoT data experience, knowledge of data stewardship models, and understanding of metadata standards

Next steps:

• Press "Apply"
• We will review your application
• If qualified, you will be accepted into the network and can be considered for this and similar positions & projects