Data Governance Lead

Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We are working towards delivering light, heat, and mobility to millions of people every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big sophisticated challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the worlds ambition of a low-carbon future. Join us and chip in what we can accomplish together. You can participate in our new ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner and help the world get to net zero.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our elite team?

Join our Finance Team and advance your career as a Data Governance Lead

Job Purpose:

The role of Data Governance Lead is a key position within the FDO’s Data Management team. This role will help in Driving the data governance framework and develop a culture of data accountability across all data domains. The role is

Responsible for the execution of the data governance agenda including data definition, data ownership, data standards, data remediation and master data governance processes across Finance. The data governance senior analyst is

Encouraged to work closely with the business teams as well as the data quality and data cleansing team to compose high quality, trusted and discoverable data assets for bp.

Key Accountabilities:

• Data governance framework: Demonstrate deep understanding of the data governance framework and play a key SME role supporting the Data Governance manager in crafting processes for consistent implementation.
• Proven knowledge of data governance concepts around data definition and catalog, data ownership, data lineage, data policies and controls, data monitoring and data governance forums
• Experience of working on data management tools such as Alation, Collibra etc
• Data definition and data glossary: Partner with the business and program team teams to detail business data glossary for assigned domain by bringing together data definitions, data standards, data lineage, data quality rules and important metrics. Ensure the data glossary always remains up to date by following an exacting change governance.
• Data ownership and stewardship: Ensure smooth onboarding for data owners and data stewards by providing them vital trainings to carry out their role optimally. Engage with them on a periodic basis to provide progress updates and to seek support to eliminate impediments if any.
• Extensive knowledge on SAP Finance master and Supplier master Data by understanding integration with upstream and downstream legacy systems.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the data governance framework and play a key SME role supporting the Data Governance manager in crafting processes for consistent implementation
• Data Policies: Ensure alignment to policies related to data privacy, data lifecycle management and data quality management for the assigned data asset
• Collaboration and Communication: Build a rapport with business participants, technology team, program team and wider digital solution and transformation team to see opportunities and areas to make a difference through the implementation of data governance framework.
  
  

Experience and Qualification:

• 8+yrs consistent track record predominantly in data related disciplines such as data governance and Data analyst in oil and gas or financial services domain
• Knowledge of data governance concepts around data definition and catalog, data ownership, data lineage, data policies and controls, data monitoring and data governance forums
• Deep knowledge of SAP ERP master data’s and associated data structures
• Must have chipped in to large, multi-year ground-breaking change across multiple geographies across multiple data domains
• Comfortable to engage with senior partners and chair meetings/trainings related to data governance
• Experience of working on data management tools such as Alation, Collibra etc
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company! We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Analytical Thinking, Analytics, Business process control, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Customer centric thinking, Digital Automation, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Internal control and compliance, Stakeholder Engagement

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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