BI Governance Lead

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Business Intelligence & Reporting organization as Deputy Director - BI Governance. This role will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of BI governance frameworks across sectors and capability centres. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in BI governance, data stewardship, demand management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a standardized, scalable, and value-driven BI ecosystem across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Governance Leadership:

• Define and implement the enterprise BI governance strategy, policies, and operating model.
• Drive consistent governance processes across sectors and global capability centers.
• Set standards for BI solution lifecycle, metadata management, report rationalization, and data access controls.
  
  

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a trusted partner to sector business leaders, IT, data stewards, and COEs to ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Lead governance councils, working groups, and decision forums to drive adoption and compliance.
  
  

Policy and Compliance:

• Establish and enforce policies related to report publishing rights, tool usage, naming conventions, and version control.
• Implement approval and exception processes for BI development outside the COE.
  
  

Demand and Intake Governance:

• Lead the governance of BI demand intake and prioritization processes.
• Ensure transparency and traceability of BI requests and outcomes across business units.
  
  

Metrics and Continuous Improvement:

• Define KPIs and dashboards to monitor BI governance maturity and compliance.
• Identify areas for process optimization and lead continuous improvement efforts
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years in Business Intelligence, Data Governance, or related roles, with at least 4+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), data management practices, and governance frameworks
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to drive change, influence at senior levels, and align governance initiatives with enterprise goals.
• Operational Excellence: Experience managing cross-functional governance processes and balancing centralized control with local flexibility.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master’s in Data/Analytics preferred.