Senior Manager, Data Governance & Quality at Teknowledge

At TeKnowledge, we turn complexity into clarity – and potential into progress. We go beyond problem-solving to transform how you grow. By blending cutting-edge technology with expert insight, we help enterprises, governments and tech vendors tackle their biggest challenges while preparing them for what’s next. From strategy to execution, we drive smarter, faster, and more sustained innovation—empowering organizations with the capability and control to lead with confidence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Manager, Data Governance & Quality

Job Id: 16945
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Overview

• We're seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager: Data Governance & Quality to lead the enterprise-wide data governance strategy and ensure data quality across the organization.
• In this role, you will define and enforce governance policies, roles, and standards; oversee data quality metrics and remediation processes; and work closely with legal, risk, compliance, and technical teams to meet regulatory obligations.
• You will be a champion of data stewardship, embedding governance principles into platforms, data products, and operational processes to drive business value and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide data governance strategy, including policies, roles, stewardship, and standards.
• Define and enforce data quality metrics, KPIs, and remediation processes.
• Oversee metadata management, data lineage, and cataloguing tools.
• Partner with legal, risk, and compliance teams to meet regulatory data obligations.
• Chair or support data governance councils and stakeholder working groups.
• Embed governance practices into platforms, data products, and operational processes.
• Promote a data ownership and stewardship culture across business domains.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in Data Governance, Data Management, or MBA (preferred).

Experience:

• 8 –12 years of experience in data governance, data management, or information quality roles.
• Proven track record of implementing data governance frameworks in complex, regulated environments (e.g., financial services, fintech, telecoms).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across business, risk, legal, compliance, and technical teams.
• Familiarity with data regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, BCBS 239) and enterprise data management principles (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM).

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) – DAMA.
• DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model).

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.
• We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

Application Closing Date
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