Data Governance Business Partner

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

The Data Governance Business Partner will partner with data domain leads, stewards, and other key roles in digital office, IT and business functions to drive the practical implementation and application of the Brambles Data Governance Framework as well as related operating model, principles, and policies. They will provide planning, direction, analysis, management, implementation, and administration of Governance applications within Brambles. They will drive the importance of Data Governance and how it integrates to the work that Brambles does, and foster a culture of positive change through collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Implement and monitor Data Governance policies, frameworks, and metrics aligned with the global Data Governance strategy within a data domain to track compliance.
• Collaborate with business functions, markets, and Data & Analytics teams to define and implement data standards and processes that evolve with business needs.
• Manage and maintain Data Governance artifacts such as data definitions, business processes, and data quality standards to ensure clarity and adherence across the organization.
• Provide guidance and approval at key gates in project delivery, ensuring compliance with data governance principles and data quality requirements.
• Lead data-focused projects requiring a governance perspective, driving data quality improvements and ensuring data governance is integrated into project lifecycles.
• Promote a strong understanding of data governance principles and data quality across the Data & Analytics teams and business communities, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Support the continuous development and evolution of the Data Governance function by driving best practices and fostering a culture of data stewardship.
• Collaborate with data stewards across the organization to improve overall data quality and accessibility, ensuring consistency in data definitions and standards.

• Tertiary qualification in any suitable field.
• Proven ability to implement and embed Data Governance policies and processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of modern data engineering, such as Data Engineering and Integration.
• Technical knowledge in Data Governance and/or Data Quality tooling.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications (verbal/written) and collaborative team-working skills.
• Demonstrated commercial experience in a senior Data Governance, Data Quality or Data Management.
• Supply Chain & Logistics experience is a bonus.
• Domain specific knowledge, including common processes, data types and systems (e.g., within Finance, HR, Supply Chain) desirable.

• AI experience.
• SAP experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with senior business leaders and technical colleagues alike.
• Manage projects/work items independently.
• Customer Service mindset, ability to work in an agile way.
• Fluency in English essential; additional European languages desirable.

Hybrid Remote

Active Learning, Adaptability, Change Management, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Data Analytics, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality Assessments, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Privacy Compliance, Problem Solving, Project Delivery

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing their potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Note: This job posting is focused on the Data Governance Business Partner role and excludes non-essential items and referrals.