Senior Data Governance Specialist

6 days ago


Gentofte Kommune, Denmark Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH Full time

Senior Data Governance Specialist - Aarhus

Location: Viby J, DK

Do you have a passion for data and believe in its ability to positively transform businesses? Are you eager to be a key player in an exciting digital transformation journey where data is at the forefront? Then we have the role just for you as part of the IT Transformation and Data Governance Office

In Arla, we are on an exciting digital transformation journey, where innovative technologies and advanced data analytics are reshaping how we work. However, we know that the success of this transformation is built on a strong foundation of high-quality data. To drive this forward, we are looking to strengthen our data governance team and cultivate a culture that values data as a strategic asset.

The IT Transformation and Data Governance Office leads Arla’s data strategy, focusing on data governance frameworks, best practices, and tools to enhance data use. We act as one of the driving forces in launching Arla’s new data enablement platform, which includes a data catalogue, business glossary, and data lineage. Our commitment to data as a force for good is central to the digital transformation across Arla.

How you will make an impact

As a Senior Data Governance Specialist, you will play a central role in this transformation. You will work with specific business areas to assess their current state, define their goals, and plan how to reach them. Your expertise will support the implementation of key data governance roles, tools, frameworks, and processes. Moreover, you will help drive selected initiatives in close collaboration with colleagues across Arla.

More specifically, you will:

  1. Partner with key business areas to assess their data needs, helping them unlock the full potential of their data through improved maturity, accessibility, and availability.
  2. Lead and advance data governance practices, ensuring that Arla’s data is organized, governed, and used in a way that drives impactful business transformation.
  3. Provide expert guidance on defining and implementing data standards, quality metrics, and governance frameworks across Arla.
  4. Track and report on data governance progress, ensuring measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
  5. Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices in data management and governance, ensuring Arla’s strategy remains cutting-edge.

What will make you successful

To succeed in this role, you will need strong communication and analytical skills, the ability to structure complex information clearly, and a deep understanding of business processes. You must possess excellent relationship-building skills and thrive in cross-functional collaboration, as you will be working with diverse teams across Arla. Additionally, you will need a proactive mindset and a passion for driving data governance initiatives that align with business goals.

Furthermore, we expect that you have the following qualifications:

  1. At least 5 years of experience with driving initiatives or change in an IT/digital context.
  2. A master's degree or equivalent in IT, Data Management, Business Economics, or a related field.
  3. Hands-on experience with data governance or data management.
  4. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to inspire and lead data governance efforts across the organization.
  5. Familiarity with data governance frameworks, best practices, and data quality management. Knowledge of information architecture and conceptual data models is a plus.
  6. Experience with agile methodology is advantageous.
  7. Fluency in English is a prerequisite, as you will be joining an international team working across borders. Experience from a multicultural company is an advantage.

For this role, you will be based in Aarhus and can expect 5-10 travel days per year.

What do we offer?

As a central function located in Viby, Denmark, and Gdansk, Poland, the IT Transformation and Data Governance Office offers an international and dynamic environment where empowerment, collaboration, and continuous learning are core to our culture. We value professional growth, support each other’s development, and encourage a healthy work-life balance—all mixed with a fairly good sense of humor and some fun along the way

Ready to shape the future with us?

Then please apply as soon as possible. We will be reviewing incoming applications on an ongoing basis. For additional information, you are welcome to contact Head of IT Transformation and Data Governance Trine Lundorf on +45 91316026.

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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