The Senior Director of Dun & Bradstreet's WWN Data Governance team is responsible for the strategic execution and delivery of Dun & Bradstreet's data strategy across our partner network. This role has accountability for all aspects of data management & governance including design, mapping, development, validation, calibration, documentation, approval, implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The Data Governance Team conduct ongoing market assessment and research to ensure Dun & Bradstreet maintain s a leading market position in all covered geographies, leveraging findings to inform future investment strategies and new solution capabilities to support commercial growth initiatives.,

• Lead the WWN data governance function to deliver operational excellence through the implementation of D&B's established data standards, practices, methodologies, and tools.
• Drive compliance programs to maintain adherence with data quality framework and standards including adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data; identify continuous improvement opportunities through automation and simplification.
• Champion the use of new tools and techniques to realize emerging data opportunities and leverage the latest data ontology thinking and techniques to access new data assets.
• Develop and lead a team of analysts /data specialists who are the go-to experts on all aspects of governance, insights and control.
• Explore advanced big data strategies in emerging areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to streamline business processes and working practices.
• Engage WWN partners, clients and D&B colleagues to identify business needs leading to the establishment of business cases and implementation of new data & governance capabilities to maintain or achieve a leading market position across all covered geographies.
• Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support governance initiatives and products, building and testing Proof of Concept that meet business needs
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  15+ years of experience in a senior data-related role.
• Hold a bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, data management or other relevant discipline
• Experience in Data Governance with 10+ years leading a technical and/or data team
• International experience: proven track record of working in diverse global markets
• Expertise working within a Partnerships or Joint Venture environment
• Ability to attracting new talent and building effective teams
• Excellent communication, collaborative and relationship building skills
• Have a transformation mindset, have a track record of successfully navigating and collaborating within complex matrixed organizations, and having discussions with key stakeholders and senior leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success.
• Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues, and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs.
• Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market
  
  Dun & Bradstreet combines global data and local expertise to help clients make smarter decisions. With 6,000+ people in 31 countries, we are a team of diverse thinkers and problem solvers who all share a common curiosity: to find new ways to turn data into value. If you share this curiosity and want to be part of a future-ready company, come join us! Learn more at dnb.com/careers.