Data Governance Manager

Job description

Union’s ambition is to be a modern, interesting, and data-driven employer. We aim to build an atmosphere where employees can grow, innovate, and speak their minds openly.

We're seeking a new team member to join our newly formed Data Management Team as a Data Governance Manager. We're in search of an experienced individual who can assist the Director of the Data Management Team with expertise and insight, while also serving as a mentor and collaborator for fellow team members and business units, aiding them in their journey toward becoming a data-centric organization. The responsibilities of the Data Governance Manager include developing and advocating for data management policies, as well as aiding team members such as the Data Quality Officer, Data Stewards/Analysts, and Data Engineers.

The main tasks in this position include:

• Establish and enforce Data Governance Policies, Standards, and Best Practices
• Leading and coordinating data governance activities (e.g. Regulatory Compliance, Data Management Roles, Data Assets, and Data Ethics).
• Organizing and preparing agendas for the Executive Steering Committee overseeing data management (Data Governance Board).
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders to establish a data strategy.
• Monitor and report on the performance and compliance of data governance policies and metrics (and identify and resolve any issues) including alignment with the data strategy.
• Work closely with PMO and IT to ensure that the data related changes are in line with the data governance framework (and vice-versa).
• Supporting colleagues from the data management team (e.g. Data Quality Officer, Head of Data Management, Data Stewards/Analysts/Engineers).
• Promoting a data-driven culture 

If you expect a fair approach from your employer, freedom at work and, of course, the opportunity for further development, do not hesitate to send us your CV.

Benefits

• work in a company with an open corporate culture and a stable position on the market,

• a high standard of education and training system (hard‑skills and soft‑skills training, e‑learning, workshops, and possibly conferences),

• pension contribution (3% of salary, with no maximum limit),

• special health benefits (health days, access to private medical facilities also for the employee’s partner and children),

• discounted prices on several insurance products from Union Insurance,

• travel insurance also for the employee’s partner and children,

• additional days off (e.g., for pregnant employees, single parents, preventive medical check‑ups, volunteering activities, and more),

• extra vacation days beyond the legal entitlement (up to 5 additional days),

• employee assistance program – psychological and legal counseling,

• Multisport card and UpBalansea card (also for the employee’s children),

• discounts with third‑party partners (regularly updated),

• employee events and teambuildings,

• reduced working hours,

• flexibility at work and Home Office as a standard (number of days agreed at team level).

Thanks to our employees, Union Insurance Company and Union Health Insurance Company received the prestigious World Class Workplace 2025/2026 award granted by the Dutch company Effectory. Union has thus ranked among the top employers whose employees positively evaluate their working environment and recommend their company as an attractive and good employer.

Personality requirements

• Experience in data management roles such as data analyst, data architect or data stewardship.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, IFRS17, BCBS239, Solvency II, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Insurance Act.
• Experience leading and managing teams including planning, coordination and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Understanding of data management tools, database technologies, data modeling and data integration
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making skills, with willingness to continuous learn and adapt to new technologies, regulations, and best practices.

Information about selection process

If you are interested in our offer and you meet our requirements such as experience in the given position and experience with the given job, please send us your CV. The selection process begins with a telephone pre-screen. Selected candidates will meet with HR and then have a personal interview with their future supervisor.