Senior Data Governance / Data Management Spezialist

We are seeking a specialist for an insurance company in Lucerne to help build and operationalize key data management capabilities as part of a data transformation . The focus will be on data governance, data architecture, master data management (MDM) , and data quality management (DQM) .

You will provide support not only conceptually, but above all in the concrete implementation , taking responsibility for delivering tangible results. The goal is to establish sustainable structures, processes, and artifacts, and to further develop the organization along a defined roadmap.

Tasks

• Development and operationalization of data governance, MDM and DQM
• Development of target images, governance structures and role models (RACI)
• Definition and implementation of governance processes and architectural models
• Development of MDM domain models and data quality rule sets
• Development of KPI, monitoring and reporting approaches
• Support with tooling and setup decisions
• Implementation of pilot projects and ensuring the handover into operation
• Participation in the implementation of data protection-compliant deletion
• Empowering internal teams and their active participation along the roadmap

• Several years of operational experience in data governance, data architecture, MDM and DQM
• Strong hands-on and delivery focus

• Demonstrable implementation competence (not just strategy work)
• Solid knowledge of DAMA and Data Lifecycle Management
• Experience in regulated or complex organizations (e.g., insurance, finance)
• Experience with governance toolchains
• Experience in agile organizations
• Advantage: Knowledge of AI in data management , knowledge graphs, or architectural frameworks

General framework conditions

Work location: Lucerne (remote work component negotiable)
Start: ASAP (Q2/Q3 2026)
Duration: 6 months (extension possible)
Workload: 80–100% (42.5 hours at 100%)
Language: German