Head of Data Management

Company Description

Creating a future worth living for future generations gets us out of bed every morning. Depending on the project, we are consultants, implementers, or both for sustainable, innovative and economical solutions for real estate, industry, energy and infrastructure. Our more than 6,500 employees at over 80 locations worldwide support our customers in interdisciplinary teams. Our thinking is both visionary and realistic. We work independently and as part of a team. With passion and the latest technologies. We unite. Join us at Dreso and let’s create a world we want to live in. 

Job Description

The Head of Data Management is responsible for the strategic and operational management of company-wide data management with a focus on data governance, organizational frameworks, and sustainable data maintenance. The aim is to ensure data quality and availability as a basis for business decisions, taking into account regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Data governance & organization

• Establishing and maintaining roles, responsibilities, and processes in data management
• Establishing and further developing guidelines for data quality, security, and use

2. Data maintenance & quality assurance

• Defining and monitoring KPIs for data quality
• Managing initiatives for data cleansing and harmonization
• Maintaining and introducing new master data guidelines
• Supporting the introduction of data maintenance processes in operational systems

3. Interface management

• Collaborating with specialist departments, data protection and data security to ensure consistent data standards in a highly dynamic environment
• Coordinating external partners in data-related projects
• Supporting the selection and introduction of data maintenance tools

Qualifications

Technical:

• Degree in information management, computer science, economics, or similar
• Several years of experience in data management, ideally in a consulting or project-oriented environment
• In-depth knowledge of data governance, master data management, and organizational development
• Technical understanding of data architecture, databases, and interfaces
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO standards, TISAX)

Personal:

• Strong communication and moderation skills
• Structured and solution-oriented approach to work
• Ability to convey complex relationships in an understandable way
• High level of initiative and sense of responsibility
• Very good German and English skills (C1) - THIS IS A MUST

Additional Information

• To ensure your work-life balance, we offer the option of mobile working
• We promote your professional and personal development through individual training and further education at the Drees & Sommer Academy
• We support your health with a bonus for sports enthusiasts. We offer the possibility of subscribing to a private health insurance policy
• Employees benefit from tax advantages related to their commuting expenses for the office
• Fiscal advantages for employees expenses in meal costs during the worktime. Employee referral program with attractive bonus scheme
• Supporting career and familiy by receiving tax benefits for kindergarten expenses