We are accepting applications to join the CERN IT Data & Architecture Function as Data Governance Manager.

The aim of the Data & Architecture Function is to lead the department toward a standard IT technical architecture, which will improve efficiency by defragmenting the service stack, enhance user experience through increased system compatibility and consistency, and ensure a consistent data management approach.

As a member of this team, the Data Governance Manager will:

• Provide guidance on the implementation of IT department’s data management solutions to promote adherence to CERN’s strategies and policies for data privacy, classification, access and security;
• Ensure data and information assets entrusted to IT department are managed consistently and used appropriately;
• Monitor compliance with data strategies and policies across IT department.

As a successful applicant, you are:

• an IT engineer or engineering manager with several years of experience in service or project management, development, and/or delivery;
• experienced or having a demonstrated interest in the definition or implementation of data governance policies and compliance processes,
• a skilled communicator, capable of presenting and explaining data governance policies to a variety of audiences,
• a motivated, innovative, and constructive IT staff member who is excited to make this new Data & Architecture Function a success,
• capable of being an honest broker, providing constructive feedback while working in the interest of the Organization,
• willing and able to commit to this role for a duration of 1-3 years at up to 50% workload.

Contact person: Dan Van Der Ster