Data Governance Lead at Apoteket

Apoteket is facing an exciting change - striving towards a data-driven culture throughout the organization and creating value with data and AI. We are now looking for a person to step into the role of Data Governance Lead, where you will play a crucial role in realizing our vision.

As the Data Governance Lead, your mission is to develop Apoteket's ability to transform data into insights by making data accessible and ensuring its quality. You will work cross-functionally across the organization with both IT architects and business analysts to enable Apoteket to realize value through data.

Data Governance Lead at Apoteket

In the role of Data Governance Lead, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring good data quality in Apoteket's new modern analytics platform and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will be part of Apoteket's Tech department and the Data Analytics unit, which currently consists of five employees and a dozen consultants responsible for the company's capabilities in BI and advanced analysis.
You will be responsible for developing methods, identifying and coordinating activities between different teams at Apoteket, and supporting their implementation. You will also be responsible for developing data lineage in the analytics platform and driving initiatives aimed at making more data available for analysis and decision-making. The role requires you to support the organization in matters relating to data strategy and educate the business, both Tech and business, on data governance issues.
Your main areas of work

• Evaluate and optimize our data flows from the ground up to ensure high data quality
• Develop and implement methods for effective data governance in collaboration with other product teams and the business.
• Present necessary technical changes and actions required to achieve our goals
• Ensure compliance and management of data flows for good data quality in the analytics platform
• Develop the company's ability to prepare data for AI applications

Your skills

We are looking for someone with strong collaboration skills who enjoys working closely with business, developers, and architects. You are analytical, structured, and passionate about educating your colleagues on data management and actively contributing to creating a culture where the entire organization takes responsibility for data issues. To succeed in the role, we see that you have good leadership skills and a clear communication style, allowing you to lead, inspire, and engage your colleagues on these important issues.

In addition to this, we want you to have

• Academic education in IT, computer science, or similar

• At least five years of experience in a similar role within Data Governance

• Ability to analyze and structure complex tasks and then translate them into concrete plans

• Deep understanding and knowledge of data flows and system architecture

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Good understanding of laws and regulations related to information security and personal data processing, including GDPR

• It is advantageous if you have previously had a project management role

It is beneficial if you have previously worked with data governance in the retail or pharmacy industry. If you also have experience in developing tools and platforms such as SQL, Python, Azure, and especially Power BI, that would be advantageous.

When it feels right

Do not hesitate too long. Let us instead tell you about the role and the business so you can decide if it feels right for you. Apply now!

We want your application to consist of your CV and answers to our selection questions. You do not need to include a cover letter. The selection questions help us better understand your experience and qualifications for the current role and increase our accuracy.

Selection and interviews are ongoing, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline.