Data Governance Manager
Läkare Utan Gränser · Stockholm · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-04
Läkare Utan Gränser (MSF Sweden) is recruiting a **Data Governance Manager** to ensure data governance practices and strengthen the management of data as a strategic asset across the organization. The position is a permanent, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) with a six-month probationary period, based at the office in Liljeholmen with a flexible working policy requiring a **minimum 50% office presence**. Leading governance initiatives, you will define standards, policies, and processes, facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to establish data ownership, and act as system owner for the data management platform, data storage solutions, and compliance tools. Responsibilities also include leading data stewardship, supporting cataloguing and master data management, monitoring data quality, and ensuring compliance with data security and regulatory frameworks. Candidates must hold a **bachelor’s degree or higher** in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, alongside at least three years of experience in data governance, data management, master data management, or data quality. The role requires strong technical understanding of tools such as SQL, ETL processes, data warehouses, and data integration tools, combined with knowledge of regulations such as GDPR and fluency in written and spoken English. Applicants must hold a valid Swedish work permit, and the final candidate will undergo a background check. Certifications in data management or protection, as well as experience within humanitarian or charity sectors, are valuable assets.
We have come a long way in our digital transformation, and we are now looking for a Data Governance Manager, who will ensure data governance practice and strengthen our ability to manage data as a strategic asset within MSF Sweden. In this role, you will lead and coordinate data governance initiatives across the organization. You will work closely with stakeholders from different departments to establish clear ownership of data, improve data quality, support compliance requirements, and ensure that data is managed consistently and responsibly throughout its lifecycle.
The role
You will facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams, helping define standards, policies, and processes that enable trusted and well-governed data. You will also contribute to the continued development of our data management capabilities, including data cataloguing, data stewardship, and master data management. The role also involve implementing measures to ensure data security, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Further responsibilities:
- Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of data governance policies, standards, and processes across MSF Sweden.
- Facilitate collaboration between departments to establish common definitions, ownership, and accountability for key data domains.
- Lead data stewardship initiatives and support stakeholders in managing data quality and lifecycle activities.
- Support the development and adoption of data cataloguing and master data management practices.
- Monitor and improve data quality through governance frameworks, controls, and reporting.
- Ensure that data management practices comply with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
- Participate in security and compliance initiatives related to information and data management.
- Act as an internal advisor and advocate for data governance best practices.
- System owner: Responsible for the data management platform, data storage solutions, compliance tools and other tools in the data management systems portfolio.
We are looking for you with
- At least 3 years of experience working with data governance,data management, master data management, data quality or similar roles.
- Experience in implementing or supporting data governance frameworks, policies, and processes.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions and levels of the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong technical understanding and experience with data management tools and technologies such as SQL, ETL processes, data warehouses, and data integration tools.
- Excellent analytical skills and experience using data analysis tools.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and understandably to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience in addressing data quality issues.
- Knowledge of relevant data protection and data security laws and regulations, such as GDPR.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
You need to be driven, take initiative and be confident as one of the few experts within the area of the organization in Sweden. You will need to act as a role model to others and be comfortable with inspiring and teaching others within this area.
It’s valuable if you have
- Experience of implementing data management frameworks and architectures, data lifecycle management and data quality management practice
- Relevant certifications in data management or data protection
- Strong commitment to humanitarian principles and values
- Experience of working in humanitarian or charity organizations
As part of this recruitment process we do a background check on the final candidate due to access to sensitive data.
Employment terms and benefits
- Type of contract: Permanent (6 months probation period)
- Entry date: ASAP
- Goal oriented working time (37,5 hours/week is full time)
- Salary: 45 250 SEK/month (if you have 3 years experience as requested). The salary is set according to the MSF Sweden Salary policy. Previous relevant documented work experience, beyond the years of requirement, (minimum 1 more year) can give additional salary increase (depending on length of experience, maximum up to 8 years and 7,5 % percent). This will be evaluated and calculated if shortlisted for interview.
- Benefits: Pension, health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance, insurance for work related injuries, wellness contribution (3000 SEK/year) and one wellness hour per week. Gym to use for free in the office building.
- Vacation: 30 days/year + 3,5 work free days for all employees (which ones varies from year to year) plus 1 work free day as a benefit
- Full compensation day 1-14 of sick leave
- Work Style: Flexible working policy. Minimum 50 % presence at the office in Liljeholmen
- You need a valid work permit to work in Sweden.
- As an employee with MSF Sweden you are bound by the collective bargaining agreement for non-profit organizations between Fremia and Unionen & Akademikerförbunden.
Apply no later than November 4th with resume and answer questions about motivation in our recruitment system. We only accept application through our recruitment system. MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, who welcomes all qualified applications. We encourage you to apply without a photo in your CV and only focus on presenting achievements, skills, and experience relevant to the job.
Questions regarding the role? Please contact recruiting manager Christopher Svensson, Christopher.svensson@stockholm.msf.org
Local Union Representative (Unionen) is Mia Hejdenberg, mia.hejdenberg@stockholm.msf.org
We are looking forward to reviewing your application!