Why Join Us? Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading automotive parts distributor serving independent aftermarket clients across Europe, with operations in 9 countries including France, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland. As part of Genuine Parts Company, a integral leader in automotive and industrial parts distribution, you will join a dynamic, international organization committed to growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Role Purpose The Head of Data Governance defines, leads, and implements the enterprise-wide data governance strategy to ensure data quality, compliance, security, accessibility, and business value creation across the organization. Within a pan-European retail/distribution environment, this role drives the standardization of data governance practices across countries, business units, and functions. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Governance Define and maintain the enterprise data governance strategy Establish data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and RACI models Lead data governance councils and steering committees Data Quality & Management Define enterprise data quality standards and KPIs Oversee data quality remediation and continuous improvement initiatives Lead master data management governance practices Data Ownership & Operating Model Define and operationalize Data Owner, Data Steward, and Data Custodian roles Drive adoption of governance operating model across business domains Ensure accountability for data ownership within business functions Compliance, Risk & Security Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (GDPR, AI Act, etc.) Partner with Security, Privacy, and Risk teams Oversee data classification and protection standards Metadata & Data Catalog Implement and manage data catalog, lineage, and metadata frameworks Ensure critical data assets are documented and traceable Transformation & Change Management Foster data culture and governance awareness across the enterprise Deliver training and enablement programs Lead organizational change related to data governance adoption Candidate Profile Experience 10+ years in data management / governance / strategy Strong experience in retail / FMCG / distribution / supply chain Experience in international / multi-country environments Technical Skills Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM) Expertise in MDM, Data Quality, Metadata Management Hands-on experience with Collibra, Alation, Informatica, Ataccama, Purview Solid understanding of modern data architectures / cloud data platforms Soft Skills Strong cross-functional leadership and executive influence Excellent structuring and prioritization abilities Strong communication and change management skills Business-oriented and pragmatic mindset Typical KPIs % of data domains under formal governance Critical data quality scores Data catalog coverage/completeness % of appointed/active Data Owners and Stewards Reduction in data incidents/compliance issues