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Data Governance Manager
Date: Jul 13, 2026
Location: Remote, GB Papendrecht, NL Birmingham, GB Trollhattan, SE Hoogeveen, NL
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
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Job Summary
The Data Governance Officer will define and lead the organisation's global data governance strategy.
Responsible for establishing and embedding a Framework of policies, standards and practices that enable the trusted, accessible and strategic use of all enterprise data.
This role will be instrumental in supporting major initiatives such as the development of AI capabilities, data warehouses and advanced data visualisation platforms. As the team is newly established, the Data Governance Officer will play a key role in shaping its structure and building its capabilities.
By championing best practices and continuous improvement, the role ensures that data is managed as a strategic asset, enabling informed decision-making and safeguarding sensitive information in line with the organisation's commitment to compliance and operational excellence.
This role is remote first. The role comes with some expectation of travel of 3 - 4 times per year across our European locations.
What You'll Be Doing
Define, develop and implement a Global Data Governance Framework, that: - Sets the...