Senior Specialist Data Governance (m/f/d)

About the role

BASF's Digital Hub Hyderabad develops digital solutions for BASF and is hiring a Senior Specialist Data Governance (m/f/d) within its Data & AI Office. The role implements the Data & AI Governance Framework, making data easy to find, use and safe while supporting business value, innovation and AI use cases. Governance is coordinated centrally but implemented close to the business.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate data governance activities across stakeholders and support the execution of BASF-wide data principles and guidelines
• Define, implement and improve data roles and responsibilities (Data Owners, Data Product Owners, Data Domain Owners) and promote their nomination and onboarding
• Develop and share processes, templates and best practices for data governance
• Create transparency on data governance maturity, risks and improvement areas
• Facilitate data usage with clear, secure agreements integrated into the Data Catalog
• Identify, assess and manage data-related risks, especially for AI use cases
• Support data classification, ownership, quality, lineage and compliance-by-design
• Act as a connector between business, IT, security and compliance stakeholders

Required profile

• Degree in business administration, science, IT or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in data-related roles (data governance, data stewardship, data management)
• Practical experience with governance topics, ideally in complex or federated organizations
• Initial experience in project or change initiatives is an advantage
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, and ability to work with diverse stakeholders

What we offer

• A global leader in digital transformation, working in a Digital Hub that values innovation and agility
• High-performance culture with learning opportunities and career development
• Flexible working models and international networking