Job Description

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we are on an ambitious journey to transform our industry and build a smoke-free future. The Data Governance & Management Lead role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity, quality, and accessibility of our data, thereby driving our mission forward. Join us in this exciting and transformative journey to redefine what's possible in data governance!

Your day to day

Deploy and Maintain Data Governance Processes: Implement data governance policies, processes, and standards to ensure data integrity and quality across the organization. Collaboration and Cooperation: Work closely with data owners and collaborators to ensure alignment to data quality, confidentiality, and global standards. Lead Initiatives: Head local data governance initiatives and projects, aligning them with business objectives and company policies. Monitor and Enforce Policies: Conduct data quality assessments and audits to maintain high standards of data reliability and quality. Identify and Solve Issues: Develop and implement solutions to improve data reliability and quality using technologies such as Snowflake, Atlan, and LeanIX. Integration and Support: Work closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and other collaborators to integrate data governance policies into data pipelines and models. Report Metrics: Deliver reports to senior management on data governance metrics and key performance indicators. Training and Support: Deliver training and support to staff on standard methodologies for data governance.

What we are looking for

Educational Background: B.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in role with the core focus on data governance or a similar role. 6-8 years of data analytics/management experience required Collaboration Skills: Proven capability to work cross-functionally with business, analytics, and IT collaborators to address challenges and coordinate data governance initiatives. Certification: Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., DAMA, CDMP). Technical Proficiency: Experience with data management tools and technologies such as Atlan and LeanIX. AI and Machine Learning: Familiarity with the application of machine learning and AI in data governance. Project Management: Strong project management skills Applicants must have legal authorisation to work in the relevant countries without need for visa sponsorhip

Key Competencies

Data Governance Principles: Solid understanding of data governance principles (DAMA-DMBOK, ISO/IEC 38500, NIST AI RMF, NIST RDaaF, etc.). Experience in Solutions Implementation: Hands-on experience in implementing solutions to improve data quality. Proficiency in data quality management and data auditing. Solid experience with data visualization tools to supervise and report on data governance metrics. Superb communication and collaborator management skills. Leadership: Ability to lead and manage data governance projects. Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

At PMI, we believe in empowering our people to take risks, explore, and craft their own futures. Here's what you can expect:

Freedom to grow: Define your career path with endless opportunities in a global organization. Passionate work: Join us in delivering a smoke-free future and take pride in making a difference. Inclusive culture: Collaborate with some of the world's best talents in a diverse and respectful environment.


Ready to redefine what's possible? Join us at PMI and be part of an exciting, transformative journey. Apply now and craft a smoke-free future with us, bringing equivalent experience or PMI qualifications.

PMI is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, religion or belief, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

PMI is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may chip in to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates.