Mission. The mission consists of establishing, strengthening and evolving enterprise-wide datagovernance and data compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment between businessobjectives, regulatory requirements, and data management best practices.The role focuses on implementing governance structures, improving data quality andcompliance processes, and fostering data literacy across the organization, while supporting the selection and implementation of governance tooling solutions.Beyond governance execution, the objective is to enhance collaboration between Business,IT, Security, Risk, Legal, and Privacy stakeholders, ensuring sustainable and compliant datamanagement practices.The goal is to enable the organization to improve control, transparency and trust in dataassets, while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR and sector-specific obligations within a complex enterprise environment. Key ResponsibilitiesData Governance Framework Development Design, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise data governance frameworkDefine and structure:Target operating modelsRoles and responsibilitiesGovernance bodies and decision processesBusiness glossary and metadata managementData catalogue and lineage frameworksData quality and compliance standardsEnsure alignment between governance practices and business strategy Data Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Ensure compliance with GDPR, data retention, access control, and privacy-by-design principlesSupport implementation and monitoring of data protection and regulatory compliance controlsCoordinate with CISO, DPO, Legal, Risk, and Security teamsSupport and strengthen data compliance management activities across the organization Governance Process Management Develop, monitor, and optimize data governance processes and controlsAnalyze non-compliance issues and governance gapsDefine and implement corrective and preventive actionsEnsure proper execution of governance activities such as:Business term documentationData classificationMetadata maintenanceData quality rule definition Monitoring, Reporting and Quality Management Monitor and report on data governance KPIs and data quality indicatorsEnsure adherence to internal policies related to:Metadata managementData retentionData lineageData classificationData quality standardsIdentify governance risks and propose improvement initiatives Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Collaborate closely with Business and IT stakeholders to align governance processes with operational and strategic needsAct as an integrator between technical and non-technical teamsFacilitate communication between data governance, compliance, security and operational teams Change Management and Data Literacy Act as a change agent for governance framework rollout and adoptionProvide training, coaching, and tailored support for new governance roles such as:Data OwnerData StewardPromote data literacy and governance awareness across the organization Community Leadership and Governance Maturity Lead and participate in internal and external data governance communitiesContribute to the evolution of data governance maturity and best practicesSupport the RFP process for selection of a data governance and compliance tool Required profile. Required Expertise- Enterprise data governance framework design and implementation (Expert, currentexperience)- Data compliance and GDPR governance (Expert, current experience)- Data quality, metadata, and lineage management (Advanced, current experience)- Stakeholder coordination across Business and IT (Advanced, current experience)- Governance process optimization and change management (Advanced, currentexperience)- Regulatory risk management and privacy governance (Advanced, current experience)Required Knowledge & ExperienceExperience- Proven experience in data governance within large organizations- Hands-on expertise across the following domains:- Data Roles & Governance Bodies- Data Quality Management- Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance- Data Lineage- Business Glossary Management- Metadata ManagementTechnical ExpertiseMandatory- Strong knowledge of GDPR and privacy governance frameworks- Experience implementing data governance operating models and controls- Ability to monitor and improve data quality and compliance processes- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and governance frameworks Preferred- Experience with enterprise data governance and data management tools- Knowledge of Python and/or SQLBusiness KnowledgeMandatory- Strong analytical capability with the ability to simplify complex technical and regulatory topics- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders (Business, IT, Security, Legal, Risk)- Ability to act as a facilitator and coordinator between domainsPreferred- Experience managing or supporting RFP processes for governance tools Education & Certifications- Master’s degree or equivalent experiencePreferred Certifications- DMBOK, CIGO, AAIM or equivalent certifications- Privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPMLanguages- Dutch – Native or C-level proficiency- French – Minimum B2 proficiency (or vice versa)- English – Minimum B2 proficiencyLocation & Working Model- Based in Brussels- Minimum 2 days per week on-site presence requiredSoft Skills- Strong coordination and facilitation capabilities- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills- Ability to bridge Business and IT effectively- Analytical and structured mindset- Ability to translate complex regulatory topics into actionable guidance- Strong change management and coaching abilities- Proactive, autonomous, and quality-oriented approach- Strong community-building and collaboration mindset