Data Governance Manager, Master Data 1

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as Data Governance Manager, Master Data!

As a Senior Data Governance Manager, you will work cross-functionally to drive the definition and delivery of data governance strategies, policies, and data management initiatives. Your first area of focus will be our Master Data, with the opportunity to co-define the Master Data strategy to enable our supply chain transformation. Our Data Governance team is responsible for ensuring that we generate business value out of our data. We achieve this by developing and implementing data governance frameworks that empower the organization to take control over the consistency and the quality of its data. We use a mix of frameworks, enabling technology and people centricity to design pragmatic solutions
that increase the trustworthiness of our data.

Your responsibilities

• Co-define and co-drive our Master Data Governance roadmap to ensure master data quality across the organization
• Understand our business strategy and business objectives and design data governance frameworks that support these objectives
• Define requirements for the supporting data and technology that support our Data Governance principles
• Guide our business in taking ownership of the quality of its data by defining roles and responsibilities and supporting data stewards in embracing their role
• Define data quality standards and implement data quality steering solutions to increase the trustworthiness of our data
• Support the implementation of SAP S4/Hana in the Master Data Management context
• Drive compliance initiatives for relevant legal regulatory requirements (CSRD reporting, Digital Product Passport)
• Be an ambassador and lead the cultural change in the organization's awareness of the importance of robust data management

What you bring

• You have hands-on experience carrying out complex data governance and data management initiatives to increase data trustworthiness
• You have a solution-oriented and pragmatic mindset, and enjoy finding solutions with others
• You have a bachelor or master's degree in Business Administration, Business Information Management, Data, Computer Science or other relevant domains
• You are at-ease collaborating with both business and technical peers and can tailor your language to different audiences
• You possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence senior leaders and work with cross-functional teams
• You have advanced analytical skills, are proficient in SQL and ideally possess knowledge in data modeling
• An experience in the fashion industry, supply chain, or omni-channel operations is a strong plus

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognisable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture.

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to build a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.
We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply and help us build an inclusive community.