Data Governance Specialist

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next‑generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth.

With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry‑first model which brings together the best of in‑house and 3rd‑party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations:
Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

We are seeking a Data Governance Specialist to play a pivotal role in embedding data governance practices across Vodafone Markets and Group Functions. This position sits within the Data Governance and Vodafone Business Transformation team (D&A CoE) and focuses on implementing data cataloguing and lineage solutions, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and driving adoption of Collibra as the enterprise metadata repository.

The role involves close collaboration with Group D&A, local governance teams, and technology partners to deliver scalable, automated, and auditable solutions that unlock value from trusted data.

• Support the operationalisation of Vodafone's Data Governance framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Lead the implementation and adoption of Collibra as the central metadata repository across Vodafone Markets and Group Functions.
• Drive technical integrations between Collibra and key platforms to automate metadata ingestion and improve efficiency.
• Define and maintain the roadmap for Collibra developments, ensuring timely upgrades and feature adoption across OpCos.
• Promote data literacy and cultural change by engaging stakeholders and supporting governance maturity initiatives.

• Experienced in data governance frameworks and metadata standards, with strong knowledge of Collibra implementation and optimisation.
• Skilled in managing cross‑functional programmes and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Adept at embedding governance processes using automation and AI‑driven tools.
• Strong communicator with proficiency in Microsoft tools and a collaborative mindset.
• Commercially aware, understanding how governance drives business value.

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

• Opportunity to work on enterprise‑wide data governance initiatives with global impact.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge tools and technologies, including Collibra and automation solutions.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Career development in a growing area of data strategy and governance.

• Advanced expertise in Collibra workflows, integrations, and roadmap planning.
• Strategic governance implementation and compliance management.
• Agile delivery methodologies for technical solutions.
• Stakeholder engagement and cultural change leadership.

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender…