Project Manager

Project Manager – Data Governance

Job description:

As a member of our data governance team, you will contribute to the implementation, coordination, and continuous evolution of data governance initiatives within DG R&I. You will work across stakeholders, support the definition of policies and procedures, and ensure high‑quality delivery in alignment with the organisation’s digital transformation strategy.

Responsabilities:

• Establishing and executing the data governance implementation roadmap for DG R&I.
• Driving the implementation of data cataloguing, metadata management, and data lineage for existing and newly acquired data assets.
• Defining roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensuring clear accountability for information asset stewardship.
• Interacting with business analysts, users, project leaders, and developers to support governance adoption.
• Contributing to the definition and coordination of corporate‑level data governance.
• Supporting the integration of different information systems and contributing to risk‑aware data processes.
• Assisting with architectural documentation, analysis, and data‑related decision‑making.
• Participating in technical meetings and providing high‑quality reporting.
• Reviewing existing system architectures and supporting the evolution of data solutions.

Technical skills:

Expertise

• Strong knowledge of project management standards and methodologies (Project Scheduling, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Performance Tracking).
• Excellent capability to write clear and structured technical documentation.
• Good knowledge of data and reporting applications.
• Ability to deliver business and technical presentations.
• Ability to apply high‑quality standards and adapt to fast‑changing technologies in data governance and data management.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Solid analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of data governance principles (experience within the European Commission is a strong asset).
• Familiarity with data catalogue products such as Atlan, DataHub, Precisely, Microsoft Purview, or Collibra (strong asset).
• Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint (asset).
• Knowledge of EU funding grant management processes (asset)

Optional Expertise

• Experience with data‑related projects (Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Reporting, Data Migration, Data Acquisition, etc.).
• Additional familiarity with enterprise data architectures or metadata standards.
• Experience participating in large, multicultural organisations.

Tools & Methodologies Used in the Unit

• Methodologies: Project management frameworks, Agile collaboration, corporate data governance procedures.
• Tools: JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, data catalogue tools, and standard collaboration platforms used internally at the European Commission.

Profile

• Bachelor’s level education (EQF level 6) or higher.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Management.
• Minimum 1 year of experience on data‑related projects.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to address complex data topics.
• Capacity to integrate into international/multicultural environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate in multilingual meetings.
• Fluency in English (C1/C2); discretion and integrity are essential due to the handling of sensitive and confidential data.

Why Cronos Group?

We’ll propose you:

• An attractive salary package
• A good work-life balance environment
• The assurance of working in cutting-edge technologies in an entrepreneurial spirit.
• The opportunity to develop your skills thanks to tailor-made training courses according to your needs
• A good job in a friendly place

If you wish to integrate a dynamic structure on a human scale while working with the latest technologies, don't wait anymore and join Cronos!