Data Quality Officer

At SNCB/NMBS we want to become data-driven. We strive to make data a shared asset giving all stakeholders a common view of the company’s data. We provide users with the tools and methods they need to analyse and explore data, and drive insights, decisions and predictions that improve passenger satisfaction and operational efficiency.

As Data Quality Officer within our Data Governance team, you play an instrumental role in the realization of this vision by setting up and improving SNCB/NMBS’ Data Quality framework, providing guidance and support in its roll-out, and implementing it.

Role & Responsibilities

• You provide vision/guidance on all dimensions of SNCB/NMBS’ Data Quality framework (Data Quality process, Data Quality roles & responsibilities, Data Quality tools and reports, Data Quality dimensions, ...) – you make sure the framework is aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and needs
• You communicate and explain SNCB/NMBS’ Data Quality framework within business and IT
• You raise awareness of the importance of data quality across the organization
• You provide the necessary support, coaching and training to business and IT during the roll-out of SNCB/NMBS’ Data Quality framework – you have special attention is required to make sure the business understand their new (operational) roles (data owner, data steward)
• You lead and participate to Data Quality communities within and outside of SNCB/NMBS
• You understand privacy regulation (eg GDPR) related to data quality
• You work with the Business to ellicit Data Quality Business Rules for specific Data Assets, and implement those rules (Python, SQL, ...) on our home made Data Quality Engine.
• You support the Business in their monitoring and acting on their Data Quality Business Rules scores
• You report, address and prioritize any Data Quality business concerns that need particular attention

Exigences

• You have proven experience in Data Quality in a large company
• You have proven experience in Data Quality in railway sector
• You have a strong understanding of Data Governance and Data Management principles and practices
• You have strong knowledge in Enterprise Architecture and Data & Analytics
• You have proven expertise in business and functional analysis
• Experience with industry-leading data management and governance tools is a plus
• You have a data-driven mindset
• You can analyze complex situations and define realistic targets to achieve a given objective
• You can summarize and present regulatory and technical information to non-technical audiences
• You challenge requirements and provide alternative approaches
• You have a master’s degree or equivalent by experience
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills
• You have a strong experience with analytics tools such as SQL, Python, Azure
• You have the ability and willingness to learn new Data governance tools and programming languages
• You are fluent in Dutch or French, and English (active knowledge of French or Dutch)

Our offer

Within our open corporate culture, you contribute to the digital transformation of SNCB. You will have a job with social impact and ample opportunity to make your own contribution. In addition to a good work-life balance and a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• the possibility to work remotely + flexible working hours;
• 35 days of leave;
• a target bonus;
• a company car + a public transport season ticket;
• a comprehensive insurance package (affiliation without own contribution, excl. outpatient costs for family members);
  
  • hospitalisation and dental care for the whole family;
  • outpatient costs (= medical costs separate from hospitalisation);
  • group insurance: supplementary pension, work disability and death (cafeteria plan);
  • accidents at work (extralegal);
• meal vouchers and eco-vouchers;
• net allowances for remote working and carwash + internet budget.