Data Governance Lead AND/OR Senior Data Gov Manager(m/f/d) (Düsseldorf or Amsterdam)

We build on traditions as long as they don't stop us from growing. Therefore we continuously reflect our actions and strive for improvement. This is the only way we can live up to our own standards to reinvent the fashion business in a sustainable way.
In our Headoffices in Düsseldorf and Brussels we develop new trends whilst focusing on sustainability along the value chain of our products.

Today, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analytics in principle influence many of our processes and decisions. As sustainable fashion retailer – we have the highest standards in our sourcing activities, and we set the same expectations towards our data governance and data ethics mechanisms. Data governance is more than just data quality – it is an important business lever and therefore we are growing our team to stay ahead of the curve for the relevant data developments. 

This role can be based in our head office in Düsseldorf or Amsterdam. 

Your responsibilities at C&A:

• Set standards and policies for Data Ethics Governance needed to clarify how data should be managed across the organisation, e.g., regarding Customer Data, Employee Data, to reach ethical and quality objectives 

• Define the end-to-end data governance model including clearly defined roles and responsibilities, ways of working and OKRs/KPIs to be able to measure the outcome 

• Proactively facilitate and oversee the work of business leaders while setting clear data definitions and data quality measures on key data objects and implementing these in business flows, in order to secure the needed ways of working with data 

• Put requirements on data management tools that are provided by IT in order to ensure quality objectives are met 

• Develop and enforce data quality metrics outside of the data warehouse 

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Data Managers, ensuring assigned teams understand the overall direction, vision, delivery process and responsibilities for any given initiative, as well as securing a high performance 

• Develop and communicate the values of data governance to the organisation, ensuring awareness and ongoing adherence to the governance policies and processes agreed 

• Promote best practice in data governance and continually benchmark against industry standards in order to validate and improve deliverables 

What we expect from you 

• University degree in relevant area or equivalent  

• Minimum 8-years of business experience in data ethics/governance 

• Experience in establishing and continuously improving of data governance principles, frameworks and strategies 

• Experience with data quality automation and other technical data governance solutions 

• A good understanding of information management practices including information lifecycle management, data modelling, master data management 

• An understanding of relevant statutory frameworks applying to data governance such as the (eg Data Protection Act) 

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to create clear requirements, specifications and documentation 

• Strong ability to communicate embed information, business process and system wide changes to a technical and nontechnical audience 

• Minimum 5 years of team leadership experience 

• Proficient spoken and written English with persuasive communication skills 

At C&A you can look forward to: 

• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment 

• In-depth induction into your new role 

• A positive working atmosphere with an open feedback culture 

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home 

• Hospitalization insurance 

• In addition, you will enjoy attractive discounts including a public transport travel pass 

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.