Data Management & Data Governance Lead

Job Title : Data Management & Data Governance Lead Location : Pune, India Department : Data Engineering & Analytics Reporting To : Head of Data Management & Data Analytics Role Overview : We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Data Management & Data Governance Lead to build and drive the enterprise-wide data governance and data quality strategy at Spiro. This role is central to ensuring trusted data, improving regulatory compliance, and supporting informed decision-making across our organization. You will work at the intersection of business, technology, and compliance to implement best-in-class practices in data stewardship, quality, and master data management across domains such as banking, financial services, and supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities : Data Governance & Stewardship : - Establish, implement, and maintain enterprise data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. - Collaborate with business leads, data stewards, and platform owners to define data ownership, stewardship models, and operating procedures. - Build and maintain business glossaries, metadata repositories, and data dictionaries. - Lead data classification and data lineage documentation initiatives across the enterprise. Data Quality & Controls : - Define and implement data quality rules, metrics, and thresholds using tools like Ataccama and Power BI. - Monitor and report data quality dashboards across master domains (Customer, Geo, Vendor, Vessel, Facility, etc. - Lead Data Quality Issue Management processes, including root cause analysis, remediation, and escalation workflows. - Conduct deduplication, profiling, and validation activities to enhance data integrity. Master & Reference Data Management : - Develop and maintain a robust MDM strategy in collaboration with business owners and SAP MDG teams. - Design and evolve matching rules, data hierarchies, and validation logic for critical domains. - Partner with strategic vendors for MDM-related requirements and implementations. Risk, Compliance & Data Privacy : - Align data governance efforts with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, BCBS 239, CECL, CCAR, FRB Schedules, and Basel norms. - Define and enforce data retention, access control, and responsible data usage policies. - Collaborate with Risk, Legal, and Data Privacy teams on audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Data Lineage & Cataloging : - Lead the implementation of enterprise data cataloging and metadata management tools. - Develop conceptual and technical lineage mapping from source to consumption layers. - Drive awareness and education on lineage tools and metadata practices. Platform Implementation & Process Excellence : - Drive the transition and integration from legacy data profiling platforms (e.g., IBM Information Analyzer) to modern tools like Ataccama. - Create technical models, business entities, and exception handling workflows. - Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across data pipelines and quality controls. Required Skills & Experience : - 8 years of industry experience in data governance, master data management, and data quality roles within Banking, Financial Services, or Supply Chain sectors. - Proven hands-on experience with Ataccama, Power BI, SAP MDG, and metadata/lineage tools. - Strong knowledge of data lifecycle management, data quality dimensions (accuracy, completeness, timeliness, etc.), and DQ rule development. - In-depth understanding of regulatory data requirements such as GDPR, DPDP, BCBS 239, CCAR, CECL, SEC, and FRY. - Expertise in stakeholder engagement and the ability to work with cross-functional teams (business, risk, IT, compliance). Nice to Have : - Experience with data governance tools like Collibra, Alation, Informatica, or AWS Glue. - Familiarity with cloud-based data architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Certification in Data Management, Data Governance, or Privacy (e.g., DCAM, CDMP, CIPP). Behavioral Competencies : - Strong analytical and critical thinking mindset. - Collaborative, with excellent facilitation and communication skills. - Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a passion for building a strong data culture. - Comfortable driving organizational change in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Why Join Us? As a TIME100 most influential company and an innovation leader in electric vehicle manufacturing, Spiro is redefining the future of sustainable mobility. With multiple patents, global deployments, and a deep investment in AI and data-driven platforms, were on a mission to build the next generation of connected and intelligent infrastructure. As our Data Management & Governance Lead, youll be at the forefront of this transformation. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: pune, IN

Posted Date: 5/1/2025