Data Asset Manager

Company Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Data Asset Management:  development of criteria and standards for recognizing data as a “data asset”;

• oversee the identification, classification, and cataloging of data assets across the organization;

• develop and maintain an inventory of data assets, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records;

• ensure data assets are aligned with business needs and objectives;

• Data Lifecycle Management:  ensuring data management at all stages of their life cycle - from creation, use, modification, archiving, deletion for each data asset;

• MetaData Management: organizing and managing metadata that describes the structure, content and context of data asset;

• Ownership - this function allows establish ownership of data at various levels within the organization  for each data asset:

• define roles: set ownership roles for data assets;

• assign owners: designate and document responsible data owners;

• maintain register: keep an updated list of data owners;

• provide guidelines: ensure everyone understands their ownership responsibilities;

• facilitate collaboration: support cooperation between data owners and stewards.

• Master Data Management: ensuring the consistency and uniformity of key data (such as customer or product information) across various systems and business processes in the company;

• Data Access and Security: define and manage access controls for data assets, ensuring that data is accessible to authorized users while protecting sensitive data;

• work with IT and security, compliance teams to implement data protection measures, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring;

• ensure compliance with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR or CCPA;

• Data Governance Tools and Technology: evaluate, select, and implement data governance tools and technologies to support data management activities.

• ensure that data governance tools are effectively integrated with existing IT infrastructure.

• provide training and support to users on data governance tools and processes.

• Team Management: effectively lead, coordinate, and support a group of individuals to achieve common goals through communication, delegation, and performance management.

Requirements

• Education: bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Technology or a related field;

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or a related role; Proven experience in implementing data governance frameworks and managing data assets.

• Knowledge: strong understanding of Data Governance principles, data lifecycle management and data quality standards; Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

• Communication: ability to convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders;

• Documentation: competence in creating clear and comprehensive documentation (procedures, guides, policies);

• Data Cataloging: experience with data catalog tools and metadata management;

• Stakeholder Management: ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders across the organization;

• Data Quality Management: ability to define, monitor, and improve data quality metrics;

• Project Management: experience in managing data-related projects, including timelines, resources, and deliverables;

• Data Governance Tools: proficiency with data governance tools and technologies 

• Data Policy: strong understanding of data security practices, including access controls and data protection methods.

• Problem-Solving: ability to identify data issues and implement effective solutions.

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead data governance initiatives and manage cross-functional teams.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align data asset management with business objectives and long-term strategy.

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to assess data quality, manage data lifecycles, and make data-driven decisions

What do we offer?

• Competitive salaries based on your professional experience

• Meals Allowance

• Fast growing international company with stable employment

• Annual vacation of 22 working days and 1 additional day off on your birthday

• Healthcare Insurance

• Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions

• AUTODOC Corporate Discount (1,080 Euros per annum) to order parts for their own use at special discounted rate

• Retail discounts of up to 75% on travel, technology, fashion and much more

• Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching

• Free English and German language classes

• Referral Program with attractive incentives

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work

Join us today and let’s create a success story together!