Data Governance Manager

Roles & Responsibilities :

· Coordinate with Data Owners to identify and define critical SAP master data elements, including Supplier, Finance, and Bank master data.

· Develop and maintain a comprehensive, business-facing data glossary and data catalog documenting SAP master data definitions, lineage, and usage.

· Define, implement, and enforce a robust data governance framework, including policies, standards, and processes to ensure data quality, compliance, and management for SAP Finance, Supplier, and Customer master data.

• Conduct regular data quality assessments and drive corrective actions to resolve data integrity issues across master data domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed data governance best practices into SAP business processes and workflows.
• Manage data cataloging and lineage to maintain transparency of data assets, their origins, and transformation within the SAP environment.
• Facilitate governance forums, data domain councils, and change advisory boards to review data issues, update standards, and promote continuous improvements.
• Prepare detailed data documentation, including data models, process flows, governance policies, and stewardship responsibilities.
• Work closely with IT, data management, and business units to implement effective data governance tools and practices.
• Monitor governance activities, track key metrics, and report progress to senior management.
• Lead training sessions and awareness programs to cultivate a strong data governance culture within the organization.
• Maintain deep knowledge of SAP and other ERP master data structures (Vendor, Customer, Cost Center, Profit Center, GL Accounts), ensuring alignment with data policies and privacy requirements.

Qualifications

Educational qualification:

B.E

Experience :

· 12+ years of experience in data governance, SAP master data management, and data quality, preferably in oil & gas or financial services sectors.

Mandatory/requires Skills :

· Proven expertise in implementing data governance frameworks for both transactional and master data within SAP environments.

· In-depth knowledge of data governance concepts including data definitions, catalogs, ownership, lineage, policies, controls, and monitoring.

· Strong understanding of SAP ERP data structures and peripheral systems, with ability to assess upstream and downstream impacts of master data changes.

· Experience driving large-scale, multi-year transformational data initiatives across multiple geographies and data domains.

· Ability to influence senior stakeholders and business partners to gather requirements and champion SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) initiatives.

· Strong knowledge on SAP peripheral systems and good understanding of Upstream and downstream impact of master Data

· Strong understanding of Master data attributes and its impact

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.