Head of Product Data Governance – Excellence
ZF Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Barcelona • 🇪🇸 Spain
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Lead
About the role
- Define strategy for Enterprise Data Governance and Data Quality Management
- Develop and implement an information architecture framework and data governance standards for the entire Aftermarket
- Drive scalable, distributed Data Ownership definition across ZF Aftermarket, including roles and responsibilities
- Ensure uniqueness of meaning for key data elements (e.g., numbers, hierarchies)
- Define and monitor product data management KPIs, continuously improving data quality and compliance
- Oversee data quality monitoring, including validity, completeness, consistency, and data cleansing processes
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in data management, engaging relevant stakeholders when needed
- Align divisional data governance processes with corporate frameworks and optimize data-related processes
Requirements
- Several years of experience in the automotive aftermarket
- Proven track record in managing and leading international teams (6+ years)
- Strong ability to drive large-scale change and transformation
- Strategic and analytical thinker with expertise in connecting governance principles to business impact
- Skilled in influencing and stakeholder management across diverse functions and senior leadership
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex data topics for executive and operational audiences
- Project management experience and results-oriented mindset
- High integrity and reliability as a trusted authority on data quality, compliance, and transparency.
Benefits
- DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data governancedata quality managementinformation architecturedata ownershipdata management KPIsdata quality monitoringdata cleansingregulatory compliancedata-related processes
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic thinkinganalytical thinkinginfluencingstakeholder managementcommunicationproject managementresults-orientedintegrityreliability