Data Manager (Data Governance)

Data Manager (Data Governance)

Location

Wroclaw, PL, 51-502

Position Type:

Professional

Permanent/Temporary:

Permanent

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

We are seeking a skilled Senior Data Governance Consultant / SME to strengthen our Data Governance & Data Management capabilities. Working closely with the Data Governance DPO, this role will evolve the governance model, translate it into practical implementation guidance, and support consistent adoption across the organization.

• Create Implementation Guidance: Translate governance model and principles into practical playbooks, role guidance, workflows, templates and examples that help organizations and data domains establish and maintain effective governance
• Shape Governance Capabilities: Define and evolve the capabilities of the operating model, such as processes, artefacts, and enabling tools required to govern data domains, data structures, data assets and data products
• Support Domain Implementation: Collaborate with Data Governance Implementation Leads, governance roles and digital delivery teams to apply the model, resolve conceptual questions and improve the approach through practical feedback
• Evolve the Governance Model with changing needs, including governance roles, accountabilities, decision rights, forums, circles and escalation mechanisms at Group, TDBAGF and data-domain levels. Clarify interfaces with important VG governance structures (e.g., Northstar Architecture, Stable Team Framework, UDP)
• Build Adoption and Maturity: Develop onboarding and learning materials, assess implementation maturity, assess implementation gaps and capture lessons learned.

As such, you will be an important ally to targeted Volvo Group organizations that invest in change and transformation within our data journey.

Who are you?

Background: Expertise in Data Governance & Data Management within large, federated or complex organizations, with a strong understanding of how business processes, information, architecture and digital products connect

Interests: Passionate about structuring complex topics and turning governance concepts into practical ways of working that enable trusted, usable and compliant data

Experience: Proven track record in designing and implementing governance frameworks and operating models, developing implementation guidance, and supporting adoption across business and technical teams

Skills

• Strong conceptual and systems thinking, with the ability to structure ambiguity and connect individual requirements into a practical guidance and training material

• Excellent communication, writing, stakeholder influence and facilitation skills

• Proficiency in aligning business, governance and technical perspectives.

• Pragmatic and analytical approach, with the ability to adapt recognized frameworks to organizational needs and create clear, usable deliverables

• What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid compensation and benefits package. In addition, you will enjoy:

• Work in an international, cross-functional team rooted in Swedish collaborative culture

• Modern technology stack and high engineering standards

• Medical care scheme and ActiveCare program, including regular well-being activities and psychological support

• Work-life balance – we respect your time with family and friends outside of work hours

• Ready for the next move?

• Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you.

• We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

• Who we are and what we believe in

• We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

• Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

• Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

• If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.