Data Governance Officer

**Req Id**:16535**Job Family**:Reporting & Support**Location**:Porto, PT, 4100-136

**Our Vision.**
- SBM Offshore believes the oceans will provide the world with safe, sustainable and affordable energy for generations to come. We share our experience to make it happen.**Our Profile.**
- We design, build, install and operate offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources. More than 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come. Together, we are driving progress forward in a TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION.**#OGJS**

**PURPOSE**
- In charge of defining & implementing Data Management Framework with associated roadmap.
- In charge of defining & implementing data policies, standards and practices, to achieve the required level of consistency, quality and protection to meet overall business needs.
- In charge of working closely with Business and Functional area leadership to improve the quality and value of core data assets.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & MAIN TASKS**
- Develop and maintain a data management framework with clear roadmap and communicate progress to senior management and other stakeholders.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a data governance framework that includes policies, procedures, and standards for data management, data quality, data security, and data privacy.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, including IT, legal, compliance, and business units, to ensure alignment with data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
- Develop and deliver data governance training programs for stakeholders across the organization to ensure understanding and compliance with data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
- Monitor and report on data governance program effectiveness, including adherence to data policies and procedures, data quality metrics, and data security and privacy controls.
- Ensure metadata is clearly defined, communicated, and well understood and considered as part of operational prioritization and planning.
- Develop and implement data quality management processes to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Establish data classification to enable protection measures on sensitive data from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends, developments, and best practices in data governance and related fields, and provide thought leadership to the organization.
- Collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure data governance requirements are met.
- Keep up-to-date with evolving data governance trends, regulations, and best practices.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree or relevant certifications in data management technologies is a plus.

**Experience**:

- At least 3 years of experience in Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Management or related fields.
- Experience working with multiple data domains is preferred.

**Skills**:

- Strong understanding of data governance principles, data quality standards, metadata management, data lineage.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Data Governance/Data Management concepts
- Experience in implementing business workflows for metadata cataloguing.
- Strong understanding of data flow and data dependencies.

**Key Competencies**:

- Technical expertise in Data Governance and administration of Data Cataloguing tools
- Data-driven approach with a focus on improving data quality and governance.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Proactive and adaptable in response to changing business needs and technologies.
- Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

**GENERAL INFORMATION**- SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.