Data Governance Manager - IT

Alshaya

UAE

Ref: GP435-5520

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

SENIOR MANAGER DATA GOVERNANCE & ARCHITECTURE

DESCRIPTION

- Deliver professional business analysis and technical services to design and deliver data governance standards for Data Integration team (DIT)
- Deliver and setup of new Enterprise Data Catalogue, and AXON model for DIT team
- Setup of Enterprise Data Governance model with internal and business stakeholders
- Provide technical expertise to deliver business and technical modelling for Enterprise Data Catalogue setup and framework
- Understanding of Data Integration and Application Integration approaches, including Master Data and Enterprise Data Warehouse architecture
- Review existing Data structures, architecture and API documentation, to assess suitability, re-use and gaps
- Manage a team of Data Governance Consultants and Analysts
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks concurrently and show flexibility in order to meet delivery timeframes
- Ability to identify process improvements and new techniques to improve team effectiveness

Deliverables

- Setup of Data Governance Function and team within DIT
- Performance review management for small team of Consultants
- Produce appropriate documentation set to support setup of Data Governance function for DIT team including Data Governance framework
- Setup and delivery of Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog and AXON tools
- Configuration and maintenance of Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog and AXON tools
- Deliver documentation to support setup of Enterprise Data Catalog and AXON tools
- Deliver necessary reporting from Enterprise Data Catalog and AXON to business and technical stakeholders

Requirements

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- 10 years plus experience in leading data governance teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Ability to facilitate effective discussion, decision making and conflict resolution
- Experience working effectively in globally distributed delivery teams
- Experience of applying analysis techniques in a successful technology team delivering enhancements to data warehouses
- Knowledge of relational databases, ETL tools, data conversion, data cleansing methods
- A good understanding of Integration Layers and Middleware
- Experience of working in tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA but also spreadsheets as required
- Understanding of Data life cycles, Lineage and Data Governance
- Mapping of data relevant to integrations and transformations
- Experience of a variety of Data dictionaries and Data Catalogues

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

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