About this role
<div> <p><span>The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Do you want to join a company with strong brands that put consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Then join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>#IWorkForAllForGood</span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div><div> <div> <p>As an international group known for the strength of its brands and its strong business culture, we place data and artificial intelligence at the heart of our performance and transformation strategy. </p> </div> <div> <p>As part of our ambitious transformation journey, data is a strategic asset to drive performance, innovation, and better decision-making across the Group. The Data & Analytics Team plays a central role in enabling this transformation by delivering trusted, accessible, and high-value data. </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p>As Head of Data Governance, you will lead the definition and deployment of Bel’s data governance framework at global scale. </p> </div> <div> <p>You will ensure that data across the organization is trusted, well-managed, and accessible, while driving the adoption of data practices through a strong Data Citizenship program. </p> </div> <div> <p>You will be a key member of the Data Leadership Team and a critical enabler of Bel’s data-driven transformation. </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Define and Lead Data Governance Strategy </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Define and maintain group-wide data governance policies, standards, and processes </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ensure consistent implementation across all business domains and regions </p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Lead governance committee (data councils, design authority, governance committees) </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Lead the Data Citizenship Program </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Deliver Bel’s data culture and literacy strategy </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Deploy large-scale data acculturation programs (training, workshops, communities, e-learning) </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Foster a strong data-driven mindset across all functions </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Animate and structure the network of data roles (Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Citizens) </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Ensure Data Accessibility & Availability </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Define the framework for data accessibility and self-service </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ensure data is discoverable, understandable, and usable across the organization </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Drive deployment of data catalog (DataGalaxy), documentation, and data products visibility </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Define standards for data availability and usage </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Drive Data Quality Excellence </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Define and deploy data quality frameworks, including KPIs, rules, and monitoring processes </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ensure continuous improvement of data quality across critical datasets </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Implement mechanisms to detect, prevent, and resolve data issues </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Align data quality initiatives with business priorities </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Lead Master Data Management (MDM) </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ensure transformation of our MDM organisation </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Define and drive the enterprise MDM strategy and policies </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ensure the implementation of a robust single source of truth for key business data </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Support and coordinate domain MDM initiatives </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ensure consistency, standardization, and governance of master data </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Lead & Develop the Governance Team </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Direct management of: </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li> <p>4 internal team members </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li> <p>3 to 5 external resources </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Build and develop a high-performing governance and enablement team </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Foster collaboration across data, IT, and business teams </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Act as a key influencer and change leader across the organization </p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Your profile </strong></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Experience </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>15+ years of experience in Data, including Data Governance, Data Management </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Proven track record in deploying data governance at scale in international environments </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Experience in FMCG or complex multi-business organizations </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Skills & Expertise </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Strong expertise in: </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li> <p>Data Governance frameworks </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li> <p>Data Quality Management </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li> <p>Master Data Management (MDM) </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Good understanding of modern data architectures and data platforms </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Strong strategic thinking combined with execution capabilities </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>English proficiency mandatory, French recommended </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Leadership & Soft Skills</strong> </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into business value </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Pragmatic, results-oriented, and structured </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Why Join Bel on This Role? </strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Play a key role in a global data transformation </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Drive enterprise-wide impact across all business functions </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Shape how data is used to create value at scale </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Join a dynamic and fast-growing Data organization </p> </li> </ul> </div> </div>