Group Data Governance Manager at Vodacom

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• As a Data Governance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Vodacom Data Governance Policy across Vodacom Group. This role requires advanced stakeholder management skills, as you will collaborate with various markets and business units to understand their data governance processes and recommend improvements where identified. This role will work closely with various departments to identify data-related challenges, develop governance policies and standards, and drive data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with functional data owners, data stewards, and data champions throughout the business to drive compliance and address data quality issues within each data domain. Your efforts will be crucial in maintaining high standards of data integrity, ultimately supporting Vodacom’s strategic objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring Compliance - Enforce data governance policy across the organisation to ensure data is managed effectively and securely. Responsible for completion of the quarterly compliance assessement to Vodafone, ensuring all evidence are gathered.
• Data Quality by Design - Collaborate with business to design and implement data quality rules across various source systems, including the cloud data lake. Ensure data quality is embedded into the design phase to prevent issues before they arise.
• Data ownership - Conduct regular training sessions to promote continuous improvement in data ownership and accountability.
• Stakeholder Relationships - Partner with the Security and Privacy teams to drive compliance to Data Governance policy. Collaborate with business leaders, data analysts, and IT teams to identify data needs and align data governance initiatives with business objectives. Foster strong relationships with the functional data owners and data stewards ensuring they understand their roles in data creation and the actions required to remediate data quality issues.
• Scale to subsidiaries - Support subsidiaries in complying to the data governance policy by sharing tools, methodologies and best practices. Conduct policy compliance reviews for all subsidiaries to ensure consistent adherence to governance standards

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Educational background - Degree/diploma in computer science, digital transformation, finance or related degree/diploma.
• Professional experience -  8 - 10 years of working experience. Experience in data governance is highly advantageous.
• Project Management: - Demonstrated success in managing and coordinating projects involving diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Data Visualization - Experience with Qlik Sense is required. Ability to create insightful data visualizations and reports to support data governance initiatives.
• Technical Proficiency - Experience in Abinitio as data governance tool is beneficial
• Industry Knowledge - Prior experience in the telecommunications sector is a significant advantage.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Communication skills - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding of data governance policies and initiatives. Ability to translate complex data governance concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Problem-Solving Skills  – Strong analytical abilities to identify and address data quality issues. Proficient in implementing robust solutions to enhance data integrity. 
• Project Management – Proven experience in managing data governance programs, ensuring successful implementation and continuous compliance. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines and various stakeholders effectively.
• Reporting Skills – Expertise in generating comprehensive reports on compliance, data governance activities, and monitoring against remediation plans.
• Data Governance experience – Understanding of data governance principles, with experience using Abinitio as data governance enablement tool.
• Process development – Ability to identify opportunities to enhance data governance processes and procedures.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 27 January 2025.