Head Data Governance and Framework

Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:

About the team you are joining

Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, the Head of Data Governance & Framework will be responsible for developing and implementing a data governance program that ensures data is accurate, reliable, and secure. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of data governance best practices, regulatory requirements, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. They will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to define data policies, standards, and processes that improve data quality and enable effective decision-making.

What your day would be like

Work with the CDO to implement the Data Governance Roadmap
Develop and implement a data governance framework that ensures the accuracy, reliability, and security of data across the organization
Lead and co-ordinate the implementation of an automated data catalog, including any other data governance technologies for IATA
Assume the role as secretary to the Data Governance Committee and co-chair the Data Stewardship Working Group
Establish and maintain data policies, standards, and processes that improve data quality and enable effective decision-making
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure data governance policies and practices are aligned with business needs
Develop and implement data quality and metadata management programs that enable effective data analysis and reporting
Monitor and report on data governance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders
Develop and implement data quality and metadata management programs that enable effective data analysis and reporting

We would love to hear from you if you have

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field

10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field

Familiarity with data governance frameworks such as DAMA or COBIT

Familiarity with cloud-based data governance tools such as AWS Lake Formation

Certification in data governance or a related field such as CDMP and implemented data governance within a previous role and/or organization

Experience with data quality and metadata management tools and technologies

Travel Required: N

Diversity and Inclusion are one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know.

Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you!