Senior Data Governance Officer

As Senior Data Governance Officer you will play a key role in strengthening our new Data Center of Excellence (CoE). You will be leading the adoption of the Federated Data Governance Operating Model and thereby directly impacting the strategy of PostNL!

Daarom kies je als Senior Data Governance Officer voor PostNL

• Visible work: You'll help embed governance practices that impact every business domain and enable data-driven decisions across PostNL.
• Challenge: You'll lead the rollout of a new operating model and coach teams through complex organizational change.
• Great atmosphere: Collaboration, tackling challenges, and having fun at work are key elements of the positive atmosphere in this team.
• Freedom: You have the flexibility to work partly from home and partly at a flexible workspace in our vibrant and state-of-the-art office in the historic Stationspostgebouw, next to Holland Spoor station.
• Responsibility: You have the freedom to largely shape your role and working hours.
• Development opportunities: There are plenty of opportunities to take courses and grow into other roles or departments within the company.

Dit is jouw rol

You will play a key role in strengthening PostNL's new Data Center of Excellence (CoE). Your mission is to lead the adoption of the Federated Data Governance Operating Model across the organization. You'll translate strategy into practical ways of working, support domains in setting up governance roles, and embed data management processes into daily operations.

You'll also run workshops to identify data products, map domains, and guide teams in documenting quality expectations. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll coach leaders, solve governance issues, and promote a data-driven culture through clear communication and structured support.

There's a lot of pull from the business, everyone is coming towards us for advice and suggestions, which makes this role very interesting. You don't need to constantly chase people, but they're open for your knowledge and guidance - especially in light of the new AI First Strategy, you'll play a critical role in the future of PostNL!

Jouw collega's

You'll join the new to be established Data Center of Excellence, a growing team of data professionals dedicated to improving data maturity across PostNL. The team includes data managers, architects, and analysts who work closely with business domains and IT to deliver governance solutions that make a real impact.

Hier kom je terecht

Wij zijn PostNL. En samen met jou blijven we de favoriete bezorger. Dagelijks maken we 1,2 miljoen mensen blij met het bezorgen van bijzondere momenten. Dat kunnen we alleen dankzij jou en ons team mogelijk maken.

Nog wat laatste post ...

• We do a background check on all applicants. As part of the check, we ask that applicants submit a certificate of good conduct. We also check references and possibly conduct a special investigation.
• Because PostNL believes in equal opportunities, candidates take an assessment designed to evaluate their competences and skills relevant to the position.
• We recruit our own co-workers as we try to build the PostNL of the future. Post from recruitment agencies will be returned to sender!

Dit breng je mee

You are a structured, pragmatic problem-solver who brings clarity in complex environments. You also have the following qualities:

• 6+ years of experience in Data Management, Data Governance, or a related data domain.
• Strong understanding of metadata, data quality, and governance best practices.
• Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder sessions or consulting engagements.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across business and IT.