Data and Program Manager

Job Description

Help shape the future of data at Rituals. Use your expertise in data governance, program management and change leadership to make data a true strategic asset. This is an internal opportunity for colleagues who want to take the next step in their career and create lasting impact across our organization.

To make that happen, we are looking for a Data and Program Manager who can bridge business and technology. You will play a key role in translating business needs into data governance practices that ensure quality, compliance and impact. Acting as a connector, you will guide the adoption of frameworks, foster a culture of accountability and enable colleagues to use data responsibly and effectively.

In this role you will

• Co-develop and validate the data governance framework, tooling and organizational structure, ensuring they align with real business needs
• Provide product, process and system expertise to guide decisions on data definitions, classifications and governance structures
• Build and nurture the data governance community, onboarding and developing data owners, organizing training and promoting awareness
• Challenge and improve data governance design and tooling from a business perspective to ensure feasibility, usability and adoption
• Act as a change champion, driving cultural change towards data accountability and transparency across the business
• Collaborate with cross functional teams from both Business & Business Technology to secure end to end adoption of governance practices

Qualifications

At Rituals, we value your uniqueness. We are seeking an individual who combines business acumen with data governance expertise and can inspire teams to adopt change and accountability.

We think you will be successful if you bring

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in data management, governance or change/program management
• A degree at HBO or WO level in Business Administration, Data Science or Information Management
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to influence and educate stakeholders at all levels
• Practical experience with data governance concepts such as data ownership, data quality, metadata and classification
• Critical thinking and analytical skills to challenge ideas constructively
• Training, facilitation and change management skills to build a sustainable stewardship community
• Familiarity with data management tools, business processes and systems is a plus

Recruitment process
Grow with us and apply! The next steps are

1. Nadette will contact you within 10 working days
2. An introductory meeting with a team member and the hiring manager where we will discuss a business case
3. A second interview, with team members follow
4. In the event of a positive outcome, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment

We will close the role on the 14th of November.