Functional Data Lead

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Functional Data Lead 

Join BMI Group and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our competence center, shaping the future with a diverse team in Vilnius!

This role sits within our Global Master Data Management (MDM) team whose primary focus is to ensure the organisation's data assets are effectively managed, governed, and utilised to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

As the Functional Data Lead, you are responsible for all aspects of defining, operating, and enforcing the data governance policies and standards, ensuring data integrity, compliance and quality across the multiple data domains. You will work closely with stakeholders to align data management practices with business objectives and regulatory requirements, and promote the role of governance as well as data governance best practices. As well you will play a critical role to deliver data related projects on time and within scope.

What you will be responsible for:

• Data Governance: 

  • Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of data across the organisation

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal data policies

  • Support definition of data owners, data stewardship and data custodians roles and responsibilities and oversee data stewardship activities

  • Maintain the Contextual & Conceptual Data Models up to date

  • Execute high-volume data creations and bulk modifications across core SAP domains 

• Data Quality Management: 

  • Drive initiatives to implement data quality frameworks and best practices

  • Drive initiatives to monitor, measure, and improve the quality of master data, including data profiling, cleansing, and enrichment activities

  • Monitor data quality metrics and perform regular data audits

  • Manage data quality issues and coordinate remediation efforts

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure that data governance policies and practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards, and mitigate risks associated with data management

• Roadmap and Continuous Process Improvement: 

  • Continuously evaluate and enhance master data governance processes

• Reporting and Analytics: Develop and implement metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of data governance initiatives, and regularly report on data governance performance

• Technology and Architecture Support: Evaluate, select, and implement data governance tools and technologies that support data quality, data lineage, and metadata management

• Issue Resolution: Lead the resolution of data governance issues and data-related conflicts, ensuring that root causes are identified and addressed effectively

• Project Management:

  • Manage medium and large-scale data projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring

  • Coordinate the process with cross-functional teams and 3rd party vendors

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration between various business units, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for data governance initiatives and strategies

• Training and Support: Provide training and support to users across your team and the organisation on master data governance best practices, tools, and processes

About you:

• Data Governance Expertise: You have a deep understanding of data governance principles, best practices, and methodologies.

• Data Quality: You're skilled in data quality management, including cleansing, validation, and standardization, with a focus on improving master data.

• Technical Proficiency: You have experience with data governance tools, data architecture, and at least one key data object (suppliers, materials, finance, etc.).

• Regulatory Knowledge: You're familiar with data governance regulations and compliance requirements.

• Communication & Influence: You can clearly explain complex data concepts to anyone, from technical teams to non-technical stakeholders, and use your skills to drive change.

• Problem-Solving: You're a strong analytical thinker who can find the root cause of data issues and propose effective solutions.

• Adaptability: You're a proactive, self-starter who can work autonomously but are also a collaborative team player.

• Technical Expertise: Deep technical understanding of the S/4HANA or SAP legacy. 

What we offer:

Opportunity to contribute to an Evolving Business Services Centre: You'll have the chance to influence and contribute to the ongoing development of our established Business Services Centre.

Vibrant & Diverse Environment: Work in an international and talented team with plenty of opportunities to gain diverse experiences.

Professional Development & Qualifications: As an ever-changing organization, we offer various avenues for professional development and skill enhancement. You'll expand your expertise and grow within your role, and we provide comprehensive ACCA support to help you advance your professional qualifications.

Hybrid Work Model: We offer a hybrid work model, allowing for one day of remote work per week.

Health & Well-being:

• Private health and accident insurance

• Access to free sports facilities in the office building

Convenient Perks:

• Lunch discounts at iLunch restaurant

• Access to the perks.lt discount program (exclusive deals and offers)

• New and modern office with free parking space

Engaging Events: Participate in fun company events like Pet Day, birthday celebrations, Kids' Day, and exciting winter and summer gatherings.

The gross monthly salary for this role is between 3300 and 3800 EUR gross, with the final offer reflecting your qualifications and experience.

BMI Group is not just a world leader in the supply of total roofing systems. It is a place where people can reach their full potential.

We have operations all round the world, and a wide range of different job roles and opportunities to offer. With our global resources, local knowledge, and commitment to career development, we are geared to enable you to succeed.

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A career with BMI Group is more than just a job. We help you to find work you enjoy, to use your skills, and support you to become the best you can be.

Working together we can achieve great things. Come and join us.