Data Governance Specialist

Do you want to be a part of the world’s leading jewellery company while putting your experience in data governance into use? If yes, then we might have an exciting opportunity for you! You will be part of an exciting digital & tech area and work in an international organisation of can-do spirited, passionate, and performance-driven people. We value flexibility and informal working, where you are trusted to deliver and to focus on outcomes and value. 

About the Role
We’re looking for a Data Governance Specialist who will drive identification of all Data Assets at Pandora, as well as support the development of our data governance framework and enterprise data governance policies, processes, standards and roles across systems and projects.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborating with business units, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and establish governance requirements.
• Data Classification and Privacy: Developing and maintaining a data classification system and taxonomy, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Data Quality Monitoring: Collaborating with the Data Excellence Team to monitor data quality.
• Policy and Procedure Establishment: Defining and documenting data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent and effective data management practices.
• Data Domain Ownership: Identifying and owning data domains (data blocks).
• Cross-Functional Data Forums: Driving cross-functional data forums for all data domains.
• Data Asset Identification: Driving the identification of all data assets at Pandora.
• Data Glossary Management: Driving, maintaining, and owning the data glossary.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating data-related risks through controls, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Facilitation: Highlighting the ability to lead workshops and facilitate discussions, ensuring active participation and productive outcomes.

In order to succeed, we expect you to have and can demonstrate:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, ideally within the finance or supply chain domain.
• In-depth knowledge of data governance concepts, frameworks, and best practices to establish and maintain effective data governance processes.
• Familiarity with data protection laws, regulations, and industry compliance standards to ensure the organization's data practices align with legal requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and senior management, fostering a data-centric culture.
• Ability to analyze complex data governance issues, identify root causes, and propose solutions to improve data governance processes and mitigate risks.
• Attention to detail when it comes to ensuring data accuracy and compliance with governance standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities, as well as a proactive approach in order to identify and address potential issues before they become problems.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in large strategic programs (e.g., ERP upgrades) would be a great plus.

About the Team
You will join the Data Governance team, which is part of our multi-cultural Data Management Team with members over 3 locations: Copenhagen, Warsaw, and Thailand. You will be part of a matrix organisation of 20 data enthusiasts spread across Data Governance, Data Excellence, Data Architecture, Master Data Tooling and ERP Master Data professionals.

Did we get your attention?
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel confident applying for this position, however if you have more questions regarding the position, please contact:

Kelly Kavarnou
Global Tech Recruiter
kekav@pandora.net

If you see yourself in the position and would like to become a part of Pandora’s future, please do not hesitate to apply. We are an international team, so please make sure to send us your application in English to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!

We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. You can also read more about Pandora on our corporate site www.pandoragroup.com.

Icing on the cake  
You will be working out of our beautiful Digital & Technology Hub in Copenhagen, rapidly growing environment of highly skilled and experienced colleagues. Which is a key initiative that goes along with Pandora’s experience & ambitions.

You will also be able to take part in creating eco-friendly environment – that we are not only talking about – but implementing. The result is a professional and dynamic environment that is unique, enjoyable and inspirational – and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here.

About Pandora
Established in 1982, Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. Pandora’s products are available in more than 100 countries on six continents through more than 6,500 points of sale, including around 2,500 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 32,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED certified facilities in Thailand, using mainly recycled silver and gold. The company plans to be carbon neutral by 2025 and has joined the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce emissions across its full value chain. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated a revenue of DKK 28.1 billion in 2023.

At Pandora, we believe that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and reflecting societal diversity in our customer engagement is essential to delivering on our company purpose: to give a voice to people’s loves. We dedicate ourselves to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity where everyone feels respected and valued.