Senior Data Governance Executive
- Based in Pristina, Pristina, Kosovo
- Full-time position
- Permanent contract
Company Description
Why choose Babble?
Babble is a growth company driven by Customer Experience. As a trusted advisor in cloud-based technologies, it helps organisations access leading solutions from the world’s top providers.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Microsoft Modern Work
- Cybersecurity
- Contact Centre Technology
- Mobile Solutions
- Communications & Connectivity
Serving thousands of customers, Babble still has substantial growth potential. Many clients currently use only one or two technologies, creating opportunities to introduce the complete portfolio of market-leading solutions.
Become part of this journey and help us achieve outstanding results together.
Job Description
Become a Senior Data Governance Executive in our dynamic team!
We are looking for a highly organised, collaborative Senior Data Governance Executive who will assist the Data Governance Lead with strengthening, advancing, and embedding effective data governance throughout the organisation.
What will the role involve?
The appointed candidate will contribute significantly to the daily coordination of governance work. This includes helping implement governance frameworks, data-quality initiatives, stewardship practices, metadata management, and compliance obligations. In close partnership with business stakeholders, data owners, technology teams, and project-delivery functions, the Senior Data Governance Executive will support the management of data as a reliable enterprise asset.
Accountabilities and Deliverables:
Governance Framework Delivery
- Help the Data Governance Lead extend and sustain the enterprise Data Governance Framework.
- Turn the governance framework into usable processes, standards, and operational procedures.
- Contribute to creating and maintaining governance policies and controls.
- Organise governance work across business functions.
- Track compliance with governance standards and raise risks when necessary.
Data Stewardship & Ownership
- Assist in establishing and continually managing Data Owner and Data Steward frameworks and communities.
- Coordinate stewardship meetings and governance forums.
- Make sure that roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities remain clearly established and maintained.
- Encourage organisation-wide use of governance practices.
Data Quality Management
- Create data-quality initiatives, processes, and metrics through an ‘Automation and AI First’ approach.
- Set up, develop, and oversee autonomous Quality KPIs and controls.
- Help investigate and resolve data-quality problems.
- Determine underlying causes and introduce corrective measures.
- Prepare recurring data-quality reports for governance stakeholders.
Metadata & Data Catalogue Management
- Support the creation and upkeep of enterprise metadata and business glossary capabilities.
- Ensure that critical data assets are recorded and catalogued.
- Partner with business and technical teams to improve visibility of data lineage.
- Promote uptake of data-governance tools and processes.
Governance Reporting & Management Information
- Build dashboards and reports for governance, compliance, and data-quality metrics.
- Monitor governance actions, risks, issues, and decisions.
- Prepare documentation for Data Governance Committees and Leadership Forums.
- Assist with executive updates prepared for senior management.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Help with GDPR compliance work and data-protection requirements.
- Assist with audit, risk, and assurance assessments.
- Maintain governance documentation, policies, and evidence needed for regulatory purposes.
- Collaborate with the Data Governance Lead and Security, Compliance, and Legal teams on governance obligations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Establish effective working relationships across business and technology teams.
- Provide governance-awareness and training sessions.
- Help the organisation adopt governance processes and controls.
- Serve as a dependable governance adviser on projects and change initiatives.
Key Relationships
Internal
- Data Governance Lead
- Data Owners
- Data Stewards
- Data Engineering Teams
- Business Intelligence Teams
- Information Security
- Risk & Compliance
- Project and Programme Managers
- Senior Business Stakeholders
External
- Vendors of governance tools
- Audit and assurance partners
- Regulatory bodies, when needed
Core Competencies:
- Background working within a formal data-governance operating model.
- Experience using governance tools including Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, or Informatica.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, Azure or AWS.
- Experience contributing to data-transformation or data-platform transformation programmes.
- Understanding of master data management and metadata-management practices.
- Experience working across international or multi-country environments.
Technical Skills
- Data Governance Frameworks
- Data Quality Management
- Data Ownership
- Metadata Management
- Data Catalogue Administration
- Data Lineage
- Governance Reporting
- Risk and Compliance Management
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, AWS etc.)
- SQL (desirable)
- Technical Skills
Qualifications
- 3-5 years' broad experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, Business Intelligence, or similar disciplines.
- Experience supporting or delivering Data Governance programmes in a medium-sized or large organisation.
- Strong knowledge of Data Governance principles and best practices.
- Experience coordinating numerous stakeholders across business and technology functions.
- Knowledge of GDPR and data-protection regulations.
- Experience creating governance reporting and management information.
Additional strengths for this role:
- Excellent ability to manage stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Capacity to influence others without direct authority.
- An analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, evolving setting.
Additional Information
Why work at Babble?
- Pension: Statutory pension provision
- Sick Leave: 20 days’ statutory sick pay
- Work Environment: A full‑time, office‑based position
- Parental Leave: Statutory maternity and paternity leave
The recruitment journey
The company aims to appoint the right person promptly. Recruitment begins with a screening call; candidates who move forward will have a Teams interview and may also complete a follow-up interview and competency testing, depending on the role requirements.
Direct Candidates Only
Senior Data Governance Executive
- Based in Pristina, Pristina, Kosovo
- Full-time position
- Permanent contract
Company Description
Why choose Babble?
Babble is a growth company driven by Customer Experience. As a trusted advisor in cloud-based technologies, it helps organisations access leading solutions from the world’s top providers.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Microsoft Modern Work
- Cybersecurity
- Contact Centre Technology
- Mobile Solutions
- Communications & Connectivity
Serving thousands of customers, Babble still has substantial growth potential. Many clients currently use only one or two technologies, creating opportunities to introduce the complete portfolio of market-leading solutions.
Become part of this journey and help us achieve outstanding results together.
Job Description
Become a Senior Data Governance Executive in our dynamic team!
We are looking for a highly organised, collaborative Senior Data Governance Executive who will assist the Data Governance Lead with strengthening, advancing, and embedding effective data governance throughout the organisation.
What will the role involve?
The appointed candidate will contribute significantly to the daily coordination of governance work. This includes helping implement governance frameworks, data-quality initiatives, stewardship practices, metadata management, and compliance obligations. In close partnership with business stakeholders, data owners, technology teams, and project-delivery functions, the Senior Data Governance Executive will support the management of data as a reliable enterprise asset.
Accountabilities and Deliverables:
Governance Framework Delivery
- Help the Data Governance Lead extend and sustain the enterprise Data Governance Framework.
- Turn the governance framework into usable processes, standards, and operational procedures.
- Contribute to creating and maintaining governance policies and controls.
- Organise governance work across business functions.
- Track compliance with governance standards and raise risks when necessary.
Data Stewardship & Ownership
- Assist in establishing and continually managing Data Owner and Data Steward frameworks and communities.
- Coordinate stewardship meetings and governance forums.
- Make sure that roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities remain clearly established and maintained.
- Encourage organisation-wide use of governance practices.
Data Quality Management
- Create data-quality initiatives, processes, and metrics through an ‘Automation and AI First’ approach.
- Set up, develop, and oversee autonomous Quality KPIs and controls.
- Help investigate and resolve data-quality problems.
- Determine underlying causes and introduce corrective measures.
- Prepare recurring data-quality reports for governance stakeholders.
Metadata & Data Catalogue Management
- Support the creation and upkeep of enterprise metadata and business glossary capabilities.
- Ensure that critical data assets are recorded and catalogued.
- Partner with business and technical teams to improve visibility of data lineage.
- Promote uptake of data-governance tools and processes.
Governance Reporting & Management Information
- Build dashboards and reports for governance, compliance, and data-quality metrics.
- Monitor governance actions, risks, issues, and decisions.
- Prepare documentation for Data Governance Committees and Leadership Forums.
- Assist with executive updates prepared for senior management.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Help with GDPR compliance work and data-protection requirements.
- Assist with audit, risk, and assurance assessments.
- Maintain governance documentation, policies, and evidence needed for regulatory purposes.
- Collaborate with the Data Governance Lead and Security, Compliance, and Legal teams on governance obligations.
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
- Establish effective working relationships across business and technology teams.
- Provide governance-awareness and training sessions.
- Help the organisation adopt governance processes and controls.
- Serve as a dependable governance adviser on projects and change initiatives.
Key Relationships
Internal
- Data Governance Lead
- Data Owners
- Data Stewards
- Data Engineering Teams
- Business Intelligence Teams
- Information Security
- Risk & Compliance
- Project and Programme Managers
- Senior Business Stakeholders
External
- Vendors of governance tools
- Audit and assurance partners
- Regulatory bodies, when needed
Core Competencies:
- Background working within a formal data-governance operating model.
- Experience using governance tools including Microsoft Purview, Collibra, Alation, or Informatica.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake, Azure or AWS.
- Experience contributing to data-transformation or data-platform transformation programmes.
- Understanding of master data management and metadata-management practices.
- Experience working across international or multi-country environments.
Technical Skills
- Data Governance Frameworks
- Data Quality Management
- Data Ownership
- Metadata Management
- Data Catalogue Administration
- Data Lineage
- Governance Reporting
- Risk and Compliance Management
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake, Azure, AWS etc.)
- SQL (desirable)
- Technical Skills
Qualifications
- 3-5 years' broad experience in Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Management, Business Intelligence, or similar disciplines.
- Experience supporting or delivering Data Governance programmes in a medium-sized or large organisation.
- Strong knowledge of Data Governance principles and best practices.
- Experience coordinating numerous stakeholders across business and technology functions.
- Knowledge of GDPR and data-protection regulations.
- Experience creating governance reporting and management information.
Additional strengths for this role:
- Excellent ability to manage stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Capacity to influence others without direct authority.
- An analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, evolving setting.
Additional Information
Why work at Babble?
- Pension: Statutory pension provision
- Sick Leave: 20 days’ statutory sick pay
- Work Environment: A full‑time, office‑based position
- Parental Leave: Statutory maternity and paternity leave
The recruitment journey
The company aims to appoint the right person promptly. Recruitment begins with a screening call; candidates who move forward will have a Teams interview and may also complete a follow-up interview and competency testing, depending on the role requirements.
Direct Candidates Only
