Senior Specialist, Data Protection

About
Responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining an enterprise-level data strategy and governance program. Execute corporate-wide enterprise digital governance activities, focusing on establishing and ensuring adherence to a corporate governance framework for data and technology policies, standards, and practices at all levels of the company. Work closely with relevant teams to resolve governance, data quality, and protection issues, while improving the quality and value of core data and digital assets to meet regulatory protection requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Design and roll out an enterprise-wide data governance framework and program, focusing on data quality, security, and privacy.
• Establish all policy and procedural frameworks for group-level enterprise data governance and management practices.
• Serve as a liaison between business and operational areas and technology, ensuring that data protection requirements are clearly defined and integrated into operational planning.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of enterprise information assets, including authoritative systems and owners.
• Support the risk champions in identifying, assessing, and reporting digital risks; maintain risk registers and conduct periodic risk reviews.
• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders, ensuring that services are delivered effectively.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a major organization, with a focus on data governance audit and management, preferably within consulting.
• Knowledge of industry-leading Digital Governance and Management Frameworks and practices.
• Practical track record in data governance practices, with knowledge of regulatory requirements and emerging trends.
• Expected to be widely recognized as a subject matter expert in the digital governance and data governance domain.