Program Manager

ROLE:                   Program Manager

LOCATION:         Eindhoven, Netherlands OR Toulouse, France

SALARY:               Negotiable

DURATION:        3 months

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across assigned data domains to support the implementation of the enterprise data governance roadmap, fostering strong partnerships to execute the overall data strategy.
• Help define and establish roles and responsibilities related to Data Governance within assigned data domains, ensuring clear accountability for data stewardship and asset management.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of comprehensive data governance practices, including data protection, quality standards, data product definitions, and the adoption of relevant policies and standards.
• Apply data management principles, practices, and policies consistently across data domains.
• Support the rollout of data governance policies to key stakeholders, including data stewards, by helping define workflows, processes, data lifecycle management, and business rules.
• Contribute to the establishment of data quality metrics, regularly monitor them, and promote adherence to quality standards.
• Participate in the development of both technology and functional roadmaps to support data management initiatives.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, with 5–10 years of experience in industry or consulting roles closely tied to Data Governance and Data Management with a focus on value generation.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and management frameworks, with proven experience in implementing federated data domains and driving data stewardship initiatives.
• Familiarity with data and technology landscapes including transactional systems, data management processes, and analytics consumption.
• Understanding of data governance best practices, privacy and compliance regulations, and emerging technologies such as AI/ML and Generative AI.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to drive organizational change, inspire data stewardship, and influence business functions to engage in data governance principles.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse, international stakeholders and navigate complex organizational dynamics while building strong partnerships.
• Reliable, accountable, and a proactive team player with a curious mindset, strong organizational skills, and a hands-on approach to achieving results.
• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM project management methodologies and tools such as Jira is a plus.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry is a nice-to-have.