Key Responsibilities

1. Support and augment the Data Governance lead to:
- Develop and articulate the organization's data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Define data governance objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective data stewardship and accountability.
- Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
- Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices etc.
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.

- Data Quality Management

- Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes.
- Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed.

- Data Security and Privacy

- Develop and enforce data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (DPDP) and such industry standards.
- Monitor access controls, data encryption, and other security measures to mitigate risks.

- Metadata Management and Documentation

- Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage,



definitions, and dependencies.
- Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation.
- Promote metadata standards and best practices across the organization.

- Governance Oversight and Reporting

- Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits.
- Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls.
- Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's / Master's degree in Information Sciences / Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3 to 6 years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements (specifically DPDP) and industry standards related to data privacy and security.
- Excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational setting.
- Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., DAMA, DM-BOK, CDMP, etc.) is a plus.

📌 Deputy Manager - Application (Mumbai)
🏢 HDB Financial Services
📍 Mumbai