The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that put consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Then join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
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As an international group known for the strength of its brands and its strong business culture, we place data and artificial intelligence at the heart of our performance and transformation strategy.
As part of our ambitious transformation journey, data is a strategic asset to drive performance, innovation, and better decision-making across the Group. The Data & Analytics Team plays a central role in enabling this transformation by delivering trusted, accessible, and high-value data.
As Head of Data Governance, you will lead the definition and deployment of Bel’s data governance framework at global scale.
You will ensure that data across the organization is trusted, well-managed, and accessible, while driving the adoption of data practices through a strong Data Citizenship program.
You will be a key member of the Data Leadership Team and a critical enabler of Bel’s data-driven transformation.
Define and Lead Data Governance Strategy
Define and maintain group-wide data governance policies, standards, and processes
Ensure consistent implementation across all business domains and regions
Lead governance committee (data councils, design authority, governance committees)
Lead the Data Citizenship Program
Deliver Bel’s data culture and literacy strategy
Deploy large-scale data acculturation programs (training, workshops, communities, e-learning)
Foster a strong data-driven mindset across all functions
Animate and structure the network of data roles (Data Owners, Data Stewards, Data Citizens)
Ensure Data Accessibility & Availability
Define the framework for data accessibility and self-service
Ensure data is discoverable, understandable, and usable across the organization
Drive deployment of data catalog (DataGalaxy), documentation, and data products visibility
Define standards for data availability and usage
Drive Data Quality Excellence
Define and deploy data quality frameworks, including KPIs, rules, and monitoring processes
Ensure continuous improvement of data quality across critical datasets
Implement mechanisms to detect, prevent, and resolve data issues
Align data quality initiatives with business priorities
Lead Master Data Management (MDM)
Ensure transformation of our MDM organisation
Define and drive the enterprise MDM strategy and policies
Ensure the implementation of a robust single source of truth for key business data
Support and coordinate domain MDM initiatives
Ensure consistency, standardization, and governance of master data
Lead & Develop the Governance Team
Direct management of:
4 internal team members
3 to 5 external resources
Build and develop a high-performing governance and enablement team
Foster collaboration across data, IT, and business teams
Act as a key influencer and change leader across the organization
Your profile
Experience
15+ years of experience in Data, including Data Governance, Data Management
Proven track record in deploying data governance at scale in international environments
Experience in FMCG or complex multi-business organizations
Skills & Expertise
Strong expertise in:
Data Governance frameworks
Data Quality Management
Master Data Management (MDM)
Good understanding of modern data architectures and data platforms
Strong strategic thinking combined with execution capabilities
English proficiency mandatory, French recommended
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into business value
Pragmatic, results-oriented, and structured
Why Join Bel on This Role?
Play a key role in a global data transformation
Drive enterprise-wide impact across all business functions
Shape how data is used to create value at scale
Join a dynamic and fast-growing Data organization