Data Governance Lead

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Business Support Group

Job Description:

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and be part of what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

Key Accountabilities
    Data governance framework: Demonstrate deep understanding of the data governance framework and play a key SME role supporting the Data Governance manager in designing processes for consistent implementation.
    Solid knowledge of data governance concepts around data definition and catalog, data ownership, data lineage, data policies and controls, data monitoring and data governance forums
    Experience of working on data management tools such as Alation and MDG
    Data definition and data glossary: Partner with the business and program team teams to document business data glossary for assigned domain by capturing data definitions, data standards, data lineage, data quality rules and KPIs. Ensure the data glossary always remains up to date by following a stringent change governance. 
    Data ownership and stewardship: Ensure smooth onboarding for data owners and data stewards by providing them necessary trainings to carry out their role effectively. Engage with them on a regular basis to provide progress updates and to seek support to eliminate impediments if any.
    Extensive knowledge on Customer master and Material master Data by understanding integration with upstream and downstream legacy systems
    Demonstrate deep understanding of the data governance framework and play a key SME role supporting the Data Governance manager in crafting processes for consistent implementation
    Data Policies: Ensure adherence to policies related to data privacy, data lifecycle management and data quality management for the assigned data asset
    Collaboration and Communication: Build a rapport with business stakeholders, technology team, program team and wider digital solution and transformation team to identify opportunities and areas to make a difference through the implementation of data governance framework.

Essential Education
    8+ years of experience predominantly in data related disciplines such as data governance, data quality and data cleansing in oil and gas or financial services domain
    Expert knowledge of data governance concepts around data definition and catalog, data ownership, data lineage, data policies and controls, data monitoring and data governance forums
    Deep knowledge of SAP ERP and associated data structures
    Must have been part of large, multi-year transformational change across multiple geographies across multiple data domains
    Comfortable to interact with senior stakeholders and chair meetings/trainings related to data governance
    Experience of working on data management tools such as Alation and MDG
    Soft skills: Active listening, communication and collaboration, presentation, Problem solving, , Stakeholder management
    Other: Project management. Domain knowledge [Procurement, Finance, Customer], Business Acumen, Critical thinking, Story telling
    Awareness of best practices and emerging technologies in data management, data analytics space
 

Desirable Criteria 
    Good understanding of data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau or Qlikview
    Exposure to data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence  
    In-depth understanding of procurement, finance, customer business processes

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Integration, Managing strategic partnerships, Research and insights, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability awareness and action

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
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