The Head of Data Governance is responsible for defining and leading the organization’s enterprise-wide Data Governance framework, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset. This role drives the vision, strategy, and execution of data governance initiatives, including data quality, ownership, stewardship, metadata management, and compliance.
Main Accountabilities
Defines, owns, and implements the Enterprise Data Governance Strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall data and digital strategy.
Establishes and oversees data governance policies, standards, and operating models, including frameworks for data quality, metadata, and master data management.
Ensures the effective design and governance of data architecture and data zones within the organization’s data platforms, driving standardization and reusability.
Oversees the creation and maintenance of enterprise data models (conceptual, logical, and physical), ensuring consistency and alignment with business needs.
Drives data literacy and accountability across all business functions by establishing data governance KPIs, metrics, and reporting.
Engages with senior business stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and external partners to ensure compliance with internal and external data management standards.
Provides thought leadership on emerging data governance trends, tools, and technologies, guiding continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversees the profiling, onboarding, and certification of new data sources, ensuring adherence to governance and quality standards.
Acts as the Product Owner for data-related transformation inititiaves that involve ingesting new sources of data or improving the quality of existing data.
Education, Experience and Technical Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management, or related field
Master’s degree in Data Management, or other related field.
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in data governance, data management, or data architecture roles, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
Proven track record in developing and implementing enterprise data governance frameworks and strategies.
Strong understanding of data modeling practices, metadata management, master data management (MDM), and data quality frameworks.
Experience with data governance and modeling tools (e.g., Informatica Axon, Collibra, Erwin, Alation, etc.).
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements related to data (e.g., GDPR, BCBS 239, DORA).
Strong business acumen in financial services, risk management, and data-driven decision-making.
Technical fluency with relational databases, SQL, and data integration concepts; knowledge of Python, Spark, or data pipeline orchestration is a plus.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate data governance concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on building a data-driven culture.
Competencies
High attention to detail and accuracy, with results orientation
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Organizing skills with a pro-active attitude
Here’s what you can look forward to as part of the #CepalTeam:
Competitive Compensation : We offer an attractive salary, annual performance-based bonuses, and a monthly meal allowance through our ticket restaurant card.
Health: Private medical insurance is provided for you and your family.
Family Support: Monthly financial allowance for early education (nursery) and coverage of expenses for children with neurodiversity or disabilities—including therapeutic swimming, music therapy, horse riding, and parental support.
Flexible Work Model: Our hybrid approach offers a level of remote work flexibility that supports work-life balance while preserving strong collaboration and team spirit.
Modern Workspaces: Contemporary offices designed to support comfort, health, and productivity, with fully equipped workstations, quiet areas, on-site restaurant, and group fitness sessions .
Lifelong Learning: Cepal supports continuous learning through access to e-learning platforms and structured professional development programs.
Career Progression: We are committed to your growth, offering a clear development path supported by feedback, mentoring, and personalized learning plans.
Make a Difference: Get involved in regular wellbeing, ESG and volunteering initiatives that reflect our values and foster a sense of purpose and community.
At Cepal, we believe that inclusion is more than a value, it's a way of thinking and acting. As members of the Diversity Charter Greece, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual feels respected, empowered, and free to contribute meaningfully.
All applications are treated fairly, confidentially, and based solely on qualifications and merit.