FI, SUST, & GBS Data Governance Manager (m/f/d)

The Data Governance Manager – Finance, Sustainability & Global Business Services (GBS) is responsible for defining, implementing, and governing enterprise-wide data governance capabilities for Finance, Sustainability, & GBS data domains.  The role ensures that critical financial and sustainability data assets are consistently defined, governed, protected, and fit-for-purpose to support regulatory compliance, financial and non-financial reporting, audit readiness, decision-making, and operational excellence.  Acting as a global point of accountability for data governance, data quality, and stewardship, the role partners closely with Finance, Sustainability, GBS, IT and Data & Analytics functions to embed data governance standards, processes, and behaviors across the organization, enabling the company’s transition towards a data-driven and compliant enterprise.    Position:   Data Governance Strategy and Framework   Establish and govern an enterprise data governance implementation roadmap, including strategic priorities for the development of a data-driven organization  Roll out and continuously improve an enterprise-wide data governance framework, including policies, standards, principles, metrics, processes, and supporting tools   Lead Data Governance committees across Business, Functions, and IT, resolving escalated issues and driving alignment    Governance Standards, Policies, and Procedures     Develop and maintain Data Governance standards, policies, and procedures across Finance, Sustainability, and GBS data domains  Drive the implementation and adoption of data quality standards and governance playbooks across business units and GBS  Establish clear data ownership, stewardship, and accountability through a federated operating model    Market Knowledge     Stay informed of data governance best practices, regulatory trends, and industry standards related to Finance and Sustainability data    Communication and Collaboration     Collaborate with senior leadership across Finance, Sustainability, GBS, IT, and Data & Analytics to identify business needs and implement data governance capabilities  Engage and manage a network of business and IT stakeholders, influencing without formal authority      Training and Support      Enable business and GBS teams to perform data owner and data steward roles effectively  Develop and deliver data governance training, guidance, and support materials      Operating Model & GBS Integration    Embed data governance processes and responsibilities within the GBS operating model (where applicable)  Ensure clear interfaces between global, regional, and local data governance responsibilities      Requirements:        University degree or equivalent (preferably in Computer Sciences, Information & Technology or similar)  Fluent in English, both spoken and written  3-5+ years of experience embedding Data Governance processes and standards into strategic initiatives  Strong knowledge of Finance and Sustainability data domains, including regulatory and compliance requirements   Proven experience rolling out Data Governance frameworks, defining data standards, and establishing governance and data quality controls  Solid background in Data Management areas such as data quality, metadata management, and data migration  Experience working in GBS or Shared Services environments with governance models  Strong stakeholder management, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively  Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-changing environments with strong analytical and business understanding  Knowledge of DMBOK; CDPM certification is a plus  Experience with enterprise data platforms and governance enablement tools (e.g., SAP MDG, SAP S/4HANA, Azure Purview, data catalogs, data quality tools) is key  Proficient in Microsoft Office tools; experience with reporting and visualization tools